CPSC, Old Navy Announce Recall of Children's Zippered Outerwear
CPSC recall 04153 · announced June 8, 2004 · Old Navy · 666,000 units affected
The product
This recall involves children's outerwear garments with a clear, oval-shaped zipper pull. The garments were sold in sizes 6 months to 4T. Style numbers are printed on a white label sewn into the garment. The label is located under the garment-care tag. Style Numbers Description 210209 Fur Trim Coat 210210 zip mock neck fleece pullover 210211 zip mock neck fleece pullover, floral 210212 zip mock neck fleece pullover, striped 210672 frost free jacket 210673 quilted fur coat 210228 fleece jumper hoodie
The hazard
The plastic zipper pull can detach from the zipper, posing a choking hazard to young children.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should return the garments to any Old Navy store for a refund and a complimentary $5 appreciation card.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Old Navy has received 13 reports of the zipper pulls detaching, including one report of a child mouthing the object. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Old Navy stores and oldnavy.com nationwide, from November 2003 through May 2004, for between $14 and $34.
Consumer contact: Call Old Navy toll-free at (866) 580-9930 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, and 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.