CPSC2001-03-26
CPSC, Gymboree Announce Recall of Children's Fleece Pants
The Gymboree Corp. (Gymboree®), of Burlingame, Calif.
Hazard
The cord locks on the pants can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should take these pants away from children immediately and return them to any Gymboree store for a full refund.
Sold at
Gymboree's website and stores nationwide sold these pants, from September 2000 through February 2001, for about $15.
Affected count
About 125,000
Injuries reported
Gymboree has received one report of a cord lock that broke off, and was found in a child's mouth. The child's parent was present and removed the lock from the child's mouth. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
Indonesia
Products
Children's fleece pants
Consumer contact
For more information, call Gymboree toll-free at (800) 222-7758 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or log on to the company's website at www.gymboree.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Gymboree-Announce-Recall-of-Childrens-Fleece-PantsDon't want to check this manually?
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