Gap Baby Swimsuits recall: Strangulation Hazard
Gap Recalls Baby Swimsuits Due to Strangulation Hazard
Why was Gap Baby Swimsuits recalled?
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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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. 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 Saturday between 12 p.m. and 7 p.m., visit the firm's website at www.gap.com or email Gap 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
- Baby swimsuits
- Company
- Gap Inc., of San Francisco, Calif.
- Quantity
- About 6,500 in the U.S. and about 480 in Canada
- Sold at
- The babyGap, GapKids, Gap, Gap Outlet stores nationwide and online at www.gap.com from February 2010 through April 2010 for between $17 and $20.
- Recall date
- April 30, 2010
- Incidents / injuries
- The firm has received two consumer complaints. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
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.