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CPSC, Gymboree Announce Recall of Baby Boy Bodysuits

Name of Product:
Baby Boy Bodysuits
Hazard:

The wheel-shaped zipper pull can twist off and become a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy:
Refund
Recall Date:
June 13, 2001
Units:

About 5,500

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.

Recall Details

Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C.- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), The Gymboree Corp. (Gymboree®), of Burlingame, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 5,500 Baby Boy Bodysuits. The wheel-shaped zipper pull can twist off and become a choking hazard to young children.

CPSC and Gymboree have not received any reports of injuries. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. The recalled baby bodysuits are short-sleeved, one-piece outfits for toddlers sizes 0-3T. The bodysuits come in green and red, and have a wheel-shaped zipper pull. On the left arm of the outfit is a patch that says "1st Place Soap Box Derby." A white care label inside of the outfit reads, "Made in Thailand" and "2000 Gymboree."

The Gymboree website and stores nationwide sold these bodysuits from March 2001 through May 2001 for about $17.

Consumers should stop using these outfits and return them to any Gymboree store for a full refund. 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.

Remedy:

Consumers should stop using these outfits and return them to any Gymboree store for a full refund. 

Incidents/Injuries:

CPSC and Gymboree have not received any reports of injuries. 

Sold At:
The Gymboree website and stores nationwide sold these bodysuits from March 2001 through May 2001 for about $17.
Manufactured In:
Thailand
Recall number:
01-173

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