Gap Recalls Children’s Coats; Toggles Can Break and Detach Posing Choking Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2009-04-30 · 09206
Hazards
The coats have toggle fasteners that could break and detach from the coat, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Recall
Number
09206
Date
2009-04-30
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
babyGap Children's Coats
Companies
Retailer(s)
babyGap, GapKids and Gap Stores nationwide and at www.gap.com from October 2008 through April 2009 for between $20 and $50.
Distributor(s)
Gap Inc., of San Francisco, Calif.
Country of manufacture
China; Indonesia
Description
This recall involves three different children's coat styles with toggles including Rose Toggle Hoodie (style 600298), Pink Duffle Coat (style 600344), and Blue Plaid and Mojave Toggle Coat (style 600942). The coats were sold in infant sizes up to 24 months and are made of cotton, polyester, or polyester/acrylic. The toggles are light tan plastic and about 1 3/4 inches long.