Gap Recalls Baby Swimsuits Due to Strangulation Hazard
Recall 10215 · Apr 30, 2010 · Gap
6,500
units affected
6,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10215
- Date
- Apr 30, 2010
- Company
- Gap
- Units affected
- 6,500
- Product
- Baby swimsuits
- Product type
- Clothing (Children)
- Hazard
- Strangulation
The product
The baby swimsuits were sold in two styles: number 706260 is blue and white and number 700452 is red and white. The style number can be found on the label located on the swimsuit. Both swimsuits were sold in infant sizes up to 24 months and are made of a synthetic knit stretch fabric of polyester and spandex. The straps are made of the same material as the body.
What can happen
The swimsuits have halter straps that were manufactured too short causing the plastic ring located at the neck of the swimsuit to press against the child's throat and obstruct the airway. This poses a strangulation hazard to the child.
The fix
Consumers should immediately take the recalled swimsuits away from children and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Contact Gap to return by mail if purchased online.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received two consumer complaints. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- The babyGap, GapKids, Gap, Gap Outlet stores nationwide and online at www.gap.com from February 2010 through April 2010 for between $17 and $20.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled baby swimsuits?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled swimsuits away from children and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Contact Gap to return by mail if purchased online.
What is the hazard?
The swimsuits have halter straps that were manufactured too short causing the plastic ring located at the neck of the swimsuit to press against the child's throat and obstruct the airway. This poses a strangulation hazard to the child.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.