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RecallCPSCcpsc-4171ENTRAPMENT HAZARD

Gap Outlet Recalls Boys' Jackets; Drawstring at Waist Poses Entrapment Hazard

Units Affected
16,200
Recall Date
December 27, 2007
Issuing Agency
Hazard
Entrapment Hazard
Gap Outlet Stores Nationwide From September 2007 Through December 2007 For About $50. recall product photo 1

CPSC Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-4171.

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.

Corrective Action (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-4171.

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.

✅ What you should do

  1. Stop using the product if you own it.
  2. Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
  3. Contact Gap Outlet Stores Nationwide From September 2007 Through December 2007 For About $50. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
  4. For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
  5. If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.

Consumer Contact (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-4171.

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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Gap Outlet Stores Nationwide From September 2007 Through December 2007 For About $50. Recall FAQ

Gap Outlet Stores Nationwide From September 2007 Through December 2007 For About $50. is the subject of a children's products recall: Gap Outlet Recalls Boys' Jackets; Drawstring at Waist Poses Entrapment Hazard. The notice was published on December 27, 2007 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 16,200 units are potentially affected.