Toy Pirate Swords

CPSC Recall #08-037 — October 17, 2007

Recall #08-037 Date: October 17, 2007 Remedy: Refund

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

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.

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.

Units Affected

About 6,000

Sold At

Gymboree stores nationwide and its website from August 2007 through September 2007 for between $12 and $15.

Manufacturer

The Gymboree Corp., of San Francisco, Calif.

Manufactured In

China