GAP RECALLS BABY SWIMSUITS DUE TO RISK OF ACCIDENTAL STRANGULATION
From:New York attorney Gary E. Rosenberg (personal injury and accident attorney and lawyer; serving Brooklyn Queens Bronx; Queens Injury Attorney)
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, recalled baby swimsuits sold by Gap Inc., of San Francisco, California. About 6,500 swimsuits, manufactured in Indonesia and China have been sold in New York and nationwide, and about 480 in Canada.
Hazard:The swimsuits have halter straps that were manufactured too short causing the plastic ring located at the neck of the swimsuit to press against the child's throat and obstruct the airway. This poses a strangulation hazard and risk of injury to the child.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received two consumer complaints. No injuries have been reported.
Description: The baby swimsuits were sold in two styles: number 706260 is blue and white and number 700452 is red and white. The style number can be found on the label located on the swimsuit. Both swimsuits were sold in infant sizes up to 24 months and are made of a synthetic knit stretch fabric of polyester and spandex. The straps are made of the same material as the body.
Sold at: The babyGap, GapKids, Gap, Gap Outlet stores nationwide and online at www.gap.com from February 2010 through April 2010 for between $17 and $20.
