Children's Zippered Outerwear
CPSC Recall #04-153 — June 7, 2004
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 04-153 |
| Recall Date | June 7, 2004 |
| Remedy Type | Refund |
| Units Affected | 666,000 |
| Manufacturer | Old Navy LLC, of San Francisco, Calif. |
| Manufactured In | Korea, Vietnam and Philippines |
Where It Was Sold
| Old Navy stores and oldnavy.com nationwide from November 2003 through May 2004 from between $14 and $34. |
Product
Children's Zippered Outerwear
Description
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Old Navy LLC, of San Francisco, Calif., is voluntarily recalling Children's Zippered Outerwear. The plastic zipper pull can detach from the zipper, posing a choking hazard to young children.Name of product: Children's Zippered OuterwearUnits: 666,000Manufacturer: Old Navy LLC, of San Francisco, Calif.Hazard: The plastic zipper pull can detach from the zipper, posing a choking hazard to young children.Incidents/Injuries: 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.Description: 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 NumbersDescription210209Fur Trim Coat210210zip mock-neck fleece pullover210211zip mock-neck fleece pullover, floral210212zip mock-neck fleece pullover, striped210672frost free jacket210673quilted fur coat210228fleece jumper hoodieSold at: Old Navy stores and oldnavy.com nationwide from November 2003 through May 2004 from between $14 and $34.Manufactured in: Korea, Vietnam and PhilippinesRemedy: Consumers should return the garments to any Old Navy store for a refund and a complimentary $5 appreciation card.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.
Hazard
The plastic zipper pull can detach from the zipper, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents & Injuries
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.
Remedy Instructions
Consumers should return the garments to any Old Navy store for a refund and a complimentary $5 appreciation card.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Refund at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Refund) at no cost to you.
Federal law prohibits the sale of toys with small parts for children under age 3. CPSC uses a standardized small parts cylinder to test whether pieces from a toy can fit entirely inside — if they can, they are considered a choking hazard. Products marketed for children under 3 must not contain any small parts. Beyond the legal requirements, the CPSC and pediatricians recommend keeping all small objects away from children under 4, as the risk of choking extends beyond the formal legal age threshold.
In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.