CPSC Recalls

Recalls / 2004-06-17

CPSC, GapKids Announce Recall of Girls' Straw Cowboy Hats

04557 · Recalled 2004-06-17 · CPSC page

Recalled Girls' Straw Cowboy Hat
Recalled Girls' Straw Cowboy Hat

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).

Hazards

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.

Reported 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.

Remedy

Consumers should return the hats to any Gap store for a refund and a complimentary $5 appreciation card.

Products

NameModelUnits
Girls' Straw Cowboy Hat5,200

Parties

Importer
GapKids, of San Francisco, Calif.
Made in
China
Sold at
Exclusively at GapKids stores, gap.com nationwide, from April 2004 through May 2004, for about $18.50.

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.

Source: CPSC recall 04557. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.

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