Old Navy Recalls Boys' Jackets; Drawstring at Waist Poses Entrapment Hazard
Recall 08108 · Dec 3, 2007 · Old Navy
17,200
units affected
17,200
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08108
- Date
- Dec 3, 2007
- Company
- Old Navy
- Units affected
- 17,200
- Product
- Performance Fleece-Lined boys' jackets
- Product type
- Clothing (Children)
- Hazard
- Entrapment
The product
The performance fleece-lined shell jackets are hooded, zip in the front, and have a drawstring at the waist. The jackets were sold in black or blue in multiple children's sizes. "Old Navy" is printed on a label at the neck. Style number 507907 is printed on a white label sewn into the side seam of the jacket.
What can happen
The jackets have a waist drawstring with a toggle that could become snagged or caught in small spaces or doorways, which can pose an entrapment hazard to children.
The fix
Consumers should return the jackets to any Old Navy store or, if purchased online, contact Old Navy for instructions on returning the jacket to receive a full refund. Consumers who return the jacket before March 31, 2008 will also receive a $5 appreciation card. Consumers choosing to keep the jacket should immediately remove the drawstring to eliminate the hazard. Visit www.oldnavy.com for instructions on properly removing the drawstring.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Old Navy stores nationwide and oldnavy.com from August 2007 through November 2007 for about $30.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled performance fleece-lined boys' jackets?
Consumers should return the jackets to any Old Navy store or, if purchased online, contact Old Navy for instructions on returning the jacket to receive a full refund. Consumers who return the jacket before March 31, 2008 will also receive a $5 appreciation card. Consumers choosing to keep the jacket should immediately.
What is the hazard?
The jackets have a waist drawstring with a toggle that could become snagged or caught in small spaces or doorways, which can pose an entrapment hazard to 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.