Girls' Straw Cowboy Hat
CPSC Recall #04-557 — June 16, 2004
Product
Girls' Straw Cowboy Hat
Description
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), GapKids, of San Francisco, Calif. is voluntarily recalling 5,200 girl's straw cowboy hats. 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. Name of Product: Girls' Straw Cowboy HatUnits: 5,200Manufacturer/Importer: GapKids, of San Francisco, Calif.Hazard: 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.Incidents/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.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).Sold by: Exclusively at GapKids stores and gap.com nationwide from April 2004 through May 2004 for about $18.50.Manufactured In: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should return the hats to any Gap store for a refund and a complimentary $5 appreciation card.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.
Hazard
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.
Incidents / 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.
Units Affected
5,200
Sold At
Exclusively at GapKids stores and gap.com nationwide from April 2004 through May 2004 for about $18.50.
Manufacturer
GapKids, of San Francisco, Calif.
Importer
GapKids, of San Francisco, Calif.
Manufactured In
China