CPSC, Gymboree Announce Recall of Children's Fleece Pants
What was recalled
The recalled pants have blue, gray, red, or green pant legs, with stitching around the knees. The pants have a gray elastic waistband and black elastic drawcord that hold up the children's pants. The drawcord is secured in place with two plastic cord locks. A label on the back pocket says "Gymboree," and the care label inside the pants says "Made in Indonesia" and "2000 Gymboree." The fleece pants were sold in sizes 0-3T.
Hazard
The cord locks on the pants can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Injuries
Gymboree has received one report of a cord lock that broke off, and was found in a child's mouth. The child's parent was present and removed the lock from the child's mouth. No injuries have been reported.
Made in
Indonesia
Where it was sold
- Gymboree's website and stores nationwide sold these pants, from September 2000 through February 2001, for about $15.
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