Product Recall Number: 08-037
Why was Toy Pirate Swords recalled?
The swords can break, creating a sharp point, which poses a laceration hazard to consumers.
Product Recall Number: 08-037
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2007-10-17
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Toy Pirate Swords
Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), The Gymboree Corp., of San Francisco, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 6,000 Toy Pirate Swords. The swords can break, creating a sharp point, which poses a laceration hazard to consumers.Name of Product: Toy Pirate SwordsUnits: About 6,000Manufacturer: The Gymboree Corp., of San Francisco, Calif.Hazard: The swords can break, creating a sharp point, which poses a laceration hazard to consumers.Incidents/Injuries: Gymboree has received 11 reports of the sword breaking. No injuries have been reported.Description: This recall involves a toy pirate sword with SKU number 140025491-GYS049. The SKU number is printed on the price tag above the bar code. The sword is made of plastic, and has a gold-colored handle and a gray plastic blade. The sword is about 19 inches long.Sold at: Gymboree stores nationwide and its website from August 2007 through September 2007 for between $12 and $15.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the swords and return them to any Gymboree store for a full refund. Consumers also can contact Gymboree to receive instructions on returning the swords via mail.Consumer Contact: For further information, contact Gymboree toll-free at (877) 449-6932 between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m. PT Monday through Friday and between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. PT Saturday, or visit the firm's website at www.gymboree.com.
Hazard Description: The swords can break, creating a sharp point, which poses a laceration hazard to consumers.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Refund
Units: About 6,000
Incidents: Gymboree has received 11 reports of the sword breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the swords and return them to any Gymboree store for a full refund. Consumers also can contact Gymboree to receive instructions on returning the swords via mail.
Sold At: Gymboree stores nationwide and its website from August 2007 through September 2007 for between $12 and $15.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: The Gymboree Corp., of San Francisco, Calif.
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed