CPSC recall · Reported December 27, 2007
Gap Outlet Recalls Boys' Jackets; Drawstring at Waist Poses Entrapment 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.
Gap Outlet, operated by Gap Inc., of San Francisco, Calif. recalled The jackets are hooded, zip in front, and have a drawstring at the waist. They were sold ….
Gap Outlet Recalls Boys' Jackets; Drawstring at Waist Poses Entrapment Hazard was recalled by Gap Outlet, operated by Gap Inc., of San Francisco, Calif. in December 27, 2007. Reason: The jackets have a waist drawstring with a toggle that could become snagged or caught in small spaces or door…. Remedy: Consumers should stop wearing the jacket immediately and return it to any Gap Outlet stor…. Verify recall #08152 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Gap Outlet, operated by Gap Inc., of San Francisco, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-The jackets have a waist drawstring with a toggle that could become snagged or caught in small spaces or door….
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- agency class
- December 27, 2007
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #08152 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
The jackets are hooded, zip in front, and have a drawstring at the waist. They were sold in navy and gray in multiple children's sizes. "Gap Outlet" is printed on a label at the neck. Style number 513573 is printed on a white label sewn behind the size and product care label near the neckline.
Reason for recall
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.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop wearing the jacket immediately and return it to any Gap Outlet store for a full refund. Consumers who return the jacket before April 30, 2008, will also receive a $5 appreciation card. Consumers choosing to keep the jacket should immediately remove the drawstring to eliminate the hazard.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 08152 |
| Date reported | December 27, 2007 |
| Date initiated | December 27, 2007 |
| Recalling firm | Gap Outlet, operated by Gap Inc., of San Francisco, Calif. |
| Affected scope | About 16,200 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should stop wearing the jacket immediately and return it to any Gap Outlet store for a full refund. Consumers who retur…
- Check the recall number (08152) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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