Gap Recalls Children’s Coats; Toggles Can Break and Detach Posing Choking Hazard
Recall 09206 · Apr 30, 2009 · Gap
19,200
units affected
19,200
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09206
- Date
- Apr 30, 2009
- Company
- Gap
- Units affected
- 19,200
- Product
- babyGap Children's Coats
- Product type
- Clothing (Children)
- Hazard
- Choking
The product
This recall involves three different children's coat styles with toggles including Rose Toggle Hoodie (style 600298), Pink Duffle Coat (style 600344), and Blue Plaid and Mojave Toggle Coat (style 600942). The coats were sold in infant sizes up to 24 months and are made of cotton, polyester, or polyester/acrylic. The toggles are light tan plastic and about 1 3/4 inches long.
What can happen
The coats have toggle fasteners that could break and detach from the coat, posing a choking hazard to young children.
The fix
Consumers should immediately take the recalled coats away from children and return them to any babyGap, GapKids, or Gap store for a full refund. Consumers who return the coats before August 31, 2009 will also receive a 20 percent off coupon for a regular priced item. Contact Gap to return by mail if purchased online.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- babyGap, GapKids and Gap Stores nationwide and at www.gap.com from October 2008 through April 2009 for between $20 and $50.
Related pages
Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled babygap children's coats?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled coats away from children and return them to any babyGap, GapKids, or Gap store for a full refund. Consumers who return the coats before August 31, 2009 will also receive a 20 percent off coupon for a regular priced item. Contact Gap to return by mail if purchased online.
What is the hazard?
The coats have toggle fasteners that could break and detach from the coat, posing a choking hazard to young children.
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.