CPSC recall · Reported April 30, 2010
Gap Recalls Baby Swimsuits Due to Strangulation Hazard
The swimsuits have halter straps that were manufactured too short causing the plastic ring located at the neck of the swimsuit to press against the child's throat and obstruct the…
Gap Inc., of San Francisco, Calif. recalled The baby swimsuits were sold in two styles: number 706260 is blue and white and number 70….
Gap Recalls Baby Swimsuits Due to Strangulation Hazard was recalled by Gap Inc., of San Francisco, Calif. in April 30, 2010. Reason: The swimsuits have halter straps that were manufactured too short causing the plastic ring located at the nec…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled swimsuits away from children and return th…. Verify recall #10215 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Gap Inc., of San Francisco, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-The swimsuits have halter straps that were manufactured too short causing the plastic ring located at the nec….
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- agency class
- April 30, 2010
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #10215 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 baby swimsuits were sold in two styles: number 706260 is blue and white and number 700452 is red and white. The style number can be found on the label located on the swimsuit. Both swimsuits were sold in infant sizes up to 24 months and are made of a synthetic knit stretch fabric of polyester and spandex. The straps are made of the same material as the body.
Reason for recall
The swimsuits have halter straps that were manufactured too short causing the plastic ring located at the neck of the swimsuit to press against the child's throat and obstruct the airway. This poses a strangulation hazard to the child.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately take the recalled swimsuits away from children and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Contact Gap to return by mail if purchased online.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 10215 |
| Date reported | April 30, 2010 |
| Date initiated | April 30, 2010 |
| Recalling firm | Gap Inc., of San Francisco, Calif. |
| Affected scope | About 6,500 in the U.S. and about 480 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 swimsuits away from children and return them to the place of purchase for a full r…
- Check the recall number (10215) 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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