Gap Recalls Children’s Coats
Gap Recalls Children’s Coats; Toggles Can Break and Detach Posing Choking Hazard
Why was Gap Recalls Children’s Coats recalled?
The coats have toggle fasteners that could break and detach from the coat, posing a choking hazard to young children.
What should I do if I have this product?
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. Contact: For additional information, contact Gap toll-free at (888) 747-3704 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, and on Saturdays between 12 p.m. and 7 p.m. ET, visit www.gap.com, or email the firm at [email protected]
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- babyGap Children's Coats
- Company
- Gap Inc., of San Francisco, Calif.
- Quantity
- About 19,200 in the U.S. and 3,900 in Canada
- Sold at
- babyGap, GapKids and Gap Stores nationwide and at www.gap.com from October 2008 through April 2009 for between $20 and $50.
- Recall date
- April 30, 2009
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
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.