The Gymboree Corp. Recalls Toy Swords Due to Breakage and Laceration Hazard
Recall 08037 · Oct 18, 2007 · The Gymboree Corp.
6,000
units affected
6,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08037
- Date
- Oct 18, 2007
- Company
- The Gymboree Corp.
- Units affected
- 6,000
- Product
- Toy Pirate Swords
- Product type
- Toy Miscellaneous
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
This recall involves a toy pirate sword with SKU number 140025491-GYS049. The SKU number is printed on the price tag above the bar code. The sword is made of plastic, and has a gold-colored handle and a gray plastic blade. The sword is about 19 inches long.
What can happen
The swords can break, creating a sharp point, which poses a laceration hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the swords and return them to any Gymboree store for a full refund. Consumers also can contact Gymboree to receive instructions on returning the swords via mail.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Gymboree has received 11 reports of the sword breaking. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Gymboree stores nationwide and its Web site from August 2007 through September 2007 for between $12 and $15.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled toy pirate swords?
Consumers should immediately stop using the swords and return them to any Gymboree store for a full refund. Consumers also can contact Gymboree to receive instructions on returning the swords via mail.
What is the hazard?
The swords can break, creating a sharp point, which poses a laceration hazard to consumers.
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.