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WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission,
in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a
voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers
should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise
instructed.
Name of Product: "Warmest Jacket" Boys' Jackets
Units: About 16,200
Retailer: Gap Outlet, operated by Gap Inc., of San
Francisco, Calif.
Hazard: The jackets have a waist drawstring with a
toggle that could become snagged or caught in small spaces or
doorways, which can pose an entrapment hazard to children. In
February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines (pdf) to help prevent
children from getting entangled at the waist by drawstrings in
upper garments, such as jackets and sweatshirts.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The jackets are hooded, zip in front, and
have a drawstring at the waist. They were sold in navy and gray
in multiple children's sizes. "Gap Outlet" is printed on a label
at the neck. Style number 513573 is printed on a white label sewn
behind the size and product care label near the neckline.
Sold exclusively at: Gap Outlet stores nationwide from
September 2007 through December 2007 for about $50.
Manufactured in: Indonesia
Remedy: Consumers should stop wearing the jacket
immediately and return it to any Gap Outlet store for a full
refund. Consumers who return the jacket before April 30, 2008,
will also receive a $5 appreciation card. Consumers choosing to
keep the jacket should immediately remove the drawstring to
eliminate the hazard.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact
the company toll-free at (888) 747-3704 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m.
ET Monday through Friday, Saturday 12 p.m. through 7 p.m. ET, and
Sunday 12 p.m. through 6 p.m., or visit the firm's Web site at
www.gapinc.com
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