Gap Recalls Children’s Coats; Toggles Can Break and Detach Posing Choking Hazard

The coats have toggle fasteners that could break and detach from the coat, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Recall #: 09206
Affected scope: About 19,200 in the U.S. and 3,900 in Canada

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Gap Inc., of San Francisco, Calif. recalled This recall involves three different children's coat styles with toggles including Rose T….

Gap Recalls Children’s Coats; Toggles Can Break and Detach Posing Choking Hazard was recalled by Gap Inc., of San Francisco, Calif. in April 30, 2009. Reason: The coats have toggle fasteners that could break and detach from the coat, posing a choking hazard to young c…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled coats away from children and return them t…. Verify recall #09206 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Gap Inc., of San Francisco, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-The coats have toggle fasteners that could break and detach from the coat, posing a choking hazard to young c….

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agency class: April 30, 2009
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #09206 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.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 5 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

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.

Reason for recall

The coats have toggle fasteners that could break and detach from the coat, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy, what to do

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.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	09206
Date reported	April 30, 2009
Date initiated	April 30, 2009
Recalling firm	Gap Inc., of San Francisco, Calif.
Affected scope	About 19,200 in the U.S. and 3,900 in Canada
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 immediately take the recalled coats away from children and return them to any babyGap, GapKids, or Gap store for…

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Frequently Asked Questions

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The coats have toggle fasteners that could break and detach from the coat, posing a choking hazard to young children.

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Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on April 30, 2009. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 09206.

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Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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