CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
Laceration
CPSC, GapKids Announce Recall of Girls' Straw Cowboy Hats
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).
Required Consumer Action
Consumers should return the hats to any Gap store for a refund and a complimentary $5 appreciation card.
Contact Information
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.
Recall Details
Sold At
Exclusively at GapKids stores and gap.com nationwide, from April 2004 through May 2004, for about $18.50.
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.
Manufacturer
GapKids
Recall Number
04557
Product Information
Product Name
GapKids Girls' Straw Cowboy Hats
Product Type
Clothing (Children)
Manufacturer Name
GapKids
Imported By
GapKids, of San Francisco, Calif.
Manufactured In
China