Gymboree toddler boys 5-pocket denim jeans
CPSC Recall #99-133b — June 29, 1999
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 99-133b |
| Recall Date | June 29, 1999 |
| Remedy Type | Refund |
| Units Affected | About 7,000 |
| Manufactured In | Mexico |
Where It Was Sold
| Gymboree stores nationwide sold these jeans from March 1999 through June 1999 for about $19. |
Product
Gymboree toddler boys 5-pocket denim jeans
Description
PRODUCT: Toddler Boys Denim Jeans - Gymboree Corp., of Burlingame, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 7,000 toddler boys 5-pocket denim jeans. These indigo-colored jeans were sold in children sizes small (2-3), medium (3-4), large (4-5), XL (5-6) and XXL (6-7). A red and blue label on the jeans reads, "GYMSPORT," and "Made in Mexico." Gymboree stores nationwide sold these jeans from March 1999 through June 1999 for about $19.PROBLEM: The waist snap on the jeans can come off, posing a choking hazard to young children.INCIDENTS/INJURIES: Gymboree has received one report of the snap coming off these jeans, but there have been no reports of injuries.WHAT TO DO: Consumers should return the jeans to a Gymboree store for a refund. For more information, call Gymboree at (800) 558-9885 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PDT Monday through Friday.
Hazard
The waist snap on the jeans can come off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents & Injuries
Gymboree has received one report of the snap coming off these jeans, but there have been no reports of injuries.
Remedy Instructions
Consumers should return the jeans to a Gymboree store for a refund.
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.