Gap Recalls Children’s Coats; Toggles Can Break and Detach Posing Choking Hazard

Recalled April 30, 2009 · CPSC recall 09206 · Gap

Hazard

The coats have toggle fasteners that could break and detach from the coat, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy

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.

Units

About 19,200 in the U.S. and 3,900 in Canada

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

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.

What to do

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]

Product

babyGap Children's Coats

Distributed by

Gap Inc., of San Francisco, Calif.

Retailers

babyGap, GapKids and Gap Stores nationwide and at www.gap.com from October 2008 through April 2009 for between $20 and $50.

Made in

China · Indonesia

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