The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Gap Outlet, operated by Gap Incorporated of San Francisco, California, today announced a voluntary recall of “Warmest Jacket” Boys’ Jackets.
Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
The name of the product is “Warmest Jacket” Boys’ Jackets.
The quantity of the recalled product is about 16,200.
The name of the Retailer is Gap Outlet, operated by Gap Incorporated of San Francisco, California.
The hazard associated with the recall product is that 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.
In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines (pdf) to help prevent children from getting entangled at the waist by
drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets and sweatshirts.
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.
The product was sold exclusively at Gap Outlet stores nationwide from September 2007 through December 2007 for about $50.
The product was manufactured in Indonesia.
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.
Consumer, for more information, should contact the company toll-free at (888) 747-3704 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, Saturday 12 p.m. through 7 p.m. ET, and Sunday 12 p.m. through 6 p.m., or visit the firm’s Web site at www.gapinc.com