Safety regulator, Gymboree Announce Recall of Baby Boy Bodysuits
Recall 01173 · Jun 13, 2001 · The Gymboree Corp. (Gymboree®)
5,500
units affected
5,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 01173
- Date
- Jun 13, 2001
- Company
- The Gymboree Corp. (Gymboree®)
- Units affected
- 5,500
- Product
- Baby Boy Bodysuits
- Product type
- Clothing (Children)
- Hazard
- Choking
The product
The recalled baby bodysuits are short-sleeved, one-piece outfits for toddlers sizes 0-3T. The bodysuits come in green and red, and have a wheel-shaped zipper pull. On the left arm of the outfit is a patch that says "1st Place Soap Box Derby." A white care label inside of the outfit reads, "Made in Thailand" and "2000 Gymboree."
What can happen
The wheel-shaped zipper pull can twist off and become a choking hazard to young children.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these outfits and return them to any Gymboree store for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.
- Sold at
- The Gymboree website and stores nationwide sold these bodysuits, from March 2001 through May 2001, for about $17.
Related pages
Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled baby boy bodysuits?
Consumers should stop using these outfits and return them to any Gymboree store for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The wheel-shaped zipper pull can twist off and become 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.