The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with The Gap, today announced a voluntary recall of about 7,000 infant swimsuits because the swimsuits have halter straps that were manufactured too short causing the plastic ring located at the neck of the swimsuit to press against the child’s throat and obstruct the airway. This poses a strangulation hazard to the child.
The firm has received two consumer complaints. No injuries have been reported.
The baby swimsuits were sold in two styles: number 706260 is blue and white and number 700452 is red and white. The style number can be found on the label located on the swimsuit. Both swimsuits were sold in infant sizes up to 24 months and are made of a synthetic knit stretch fabric of polyester and spandex. The straps are made of the same material as the body.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled swimsuits away from children and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Contact Gap at (888) 747-3704 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, and Saturday between 12 p.m. and 7 p.m., visit the firm’s website at www.gap.com or email Gap at custserv@gap.com to return by mail if purchased online.
Other Recent Recalls:
- Simplicity Cribs Recalled by Retailers; Mattress-Support Collapse Can Cause Suffocation and Strangulation
- RECALL: 217,000 Graco®-Branded Drop Side Cribs Made by LaJobi Due to Entrapment and Suffocation Hazards
- RECALL: Step2® Basic Rhythms Drum™ Toys Due to Choking Hazard
