Product Recall Number: 04-557
Why was Girls' Straw Cowboy Hat recalled?
The straw hat is constructed using a thin wire within a seam. The tip of the wire can break free from the seam, posing a laceration hazard.
Product Recall Number: 04-557
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2004-06-16
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Girls' Straw Cowboy Hat
Description: In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), GapKids, of San Francisco, Calif. is voluntarily recalling 5,200 girl's straw cowboy hats. The straw hat is constructed using a thin wire within a seam. The tip of the wire can break free from the seam, posing a laceration hazard. Name of Product: Girls' Straw Cowboy HatUnits: 5,200Manufacturer/Importer: GapKids, of San Francisco, Calif.Hazard: The straw hat is constructed using a thin wire within a seam. The tip of the wire can break free from the seam, posing a laceration hazard.Incidents/Injuries: GapKids has received two reports of customers who received minor scratches from the exposed wire tip. A 7-year-old child received a scratch on the leg and a 12-year-old received a scratch on the forehead.Description: The girls' straw cowboy hats were sold in two colors, pink and natural straw, with a flower embroidered on one side and a butterfly embroidered on the other. Style number 239040 is printed on a white label sewn into the brim of the hat, under the garment-care tag. The hats were sold in sizes small/medium (s/m) and large/extra-large (lg/xl).Sold by: Exclusively at GapKids stores and gap.com nationwide from April 2004 through May 2004 for about $18.50.Manufactured In: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should return the hats to any Gap store for a refund and a complimentary $5 appreciation card.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact GapKids toll-free at (866) 847-0489 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, between 12 p.m. and7 p.m. ET Saturday, between 12 p.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday.
Hazard Description: The straw hat is constructed using a thin wire within a seam. The tip of the wire can break free from the seam, posing a laceration hazard.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Replace
Units: 5200
Incidents: GapKids has received two reports of customers who received minor scratches from the exposed wire tip. A 7-year-old child received a scratch on the leg and a 12-year-old received a scratch on the forehead.
Remedy: Consumers should return the hats to any Gap store for a refund and a complimentary $5 appreciation card.
Sold At: Exclusively at GapKids stores and gap.com nationwide from April 2004 through May 2004 for about $18.50.
Importers: GapKids, of San Francisco, Calif.
Manufacturers: GapKids, of San Francisco, Calif.
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed