CPSC2004-06-17
CPSC, GapKids Announce Recall of Girls' Straw Cowboy Hats
GapKids, of San Francisco, Calif.
Hazard
The straw hat is constructed using a thin wire within a seam. The tip of the wire can break free from the seam, posing a laceration hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should return the hats to any Gap store for a refund and a complimentary $5 appreciation card.
Sold at
Exclusively at GapKids stores and gap.com nationwide, from April 2004 through May 2004, for about $18.50.
Affected count
5,200
Injuries reported
GapKids has received two reports of customers who received minor scratches from the exposed wire tip. A 7-year-old child received a scratch on the leg and a 12-year-old received a scratch on the forehead.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Girls' Straw Cowboy Hat
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact GapKids toll-free at (866) 847-0489 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, between 12 p.m. and7 p.m. ET Saturday, between 12 p.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-GapKids-Announce-Recall-of-Girls-Straw-Cowboy-HatsDon't want to check this manually?
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