Gap Recalls Baby Swimsuits Due to Strangulation Hazard

Recalled April 30, 2010 · CPSC recall 10215 · Gap

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 airway. This poses a strangulation hazard to the child.

Remedy

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.

Units

About 6,500 in the U.S. and about 480 in Canada

Incidents / injuries

The firm has received two consumer complaints. No injuries have been reported.

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.

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.

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]

Product

Baby swimsuits

Distributed by

Gap Inc., of San Francisco, Calif.

Retailers

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.

Made in

Indonesia · China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →