CPSC recall 01-113, announced March 26, 2001, covers The Gymboree Corp. (Gymboree) Children's fleece pants (about 125,000 units). The cord locks on the pants can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should take these pants away from children immediately and return them to any Gymboree store for a full refund. Recall contact: call (800) 222-7758, or go to www.gymboree.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
A label on the back pocket says "Gymboree," and the care label inside the pants says "Made in Indonesia" and "2000 Gymboree." The fleece pants were sold in sizes 0-3T.
Which products are included?
The recalled pants have blue, gray, red, or green pant legs, with stitching around the knees. The pants have a gray elastic waistband and black elastic drawcord that hold up the children's pants. The drawcord is secured in place with two plastic cord locks. A label on the back pocket says "Gymboree," and the care label inside the pants says "Made in Indonesia" and "2000 Gymboree." The fleece pants were sold in sizes 0-3T.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The cord locks on the pants can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents and injuries
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.
Official remedy
Consumers should take these pants away from children immediately and return them to any Gymboree store for a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Product type
- Clothing & outerwear
- Recall number
- 01-113
- Units
- About 125,000
- Manufactured in
- Indonesia
- Sold at / sales period
- Gymboree's website and stores nationwide sold these pants, from September 2000 through February 2001, for about $15.
- Importer
- The Gymboree Corp. (Gymboree®), of Burlingame, Calif.
Children's fleece pants
CPSC product type: Clothing (Children)
Recall contact information
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
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