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CPSC, GapKids Announce Recall of Girls' Straw Cowboy Hats

Units Affected
5,200
Recall Date
June 17, 2004
Issuing Agency
Hazard
Laceration
Exclusively At Gapkids Stores And Gap.com Nationwide, From April 2004 Through May 2004, For About $18.50. recall product photo 1

CPSC Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2756.

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).

Corrective Action (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2756.

Consumers should return the hats to any Gap store for a refund and a complimentary $5 appreciation card.

✅ What you should do

  1. Stop using the product if you own it.
  2. Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
  3. Contact Exclusively At Gapkids Stores And Gap.com Nationwide, From April 2004 Through May 2004, For About $18.50. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
  4. For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
  5. If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.

Consumer Contact (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2756.

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.

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Exclusively At Gapkids Stores And Gap.com Nationwide, From April 2004 Through May 2004, For About $18.50. Recall FAQ

Exclusively At Gapkids Stores And Gap.com Nationwide, From April 2004 Through May 2004, For About $18.50. is the subject of a children's products recall: CPSC, GapKids Announce Recall of Girls' Straw Cowboy Hats. The notice was published on June 17, 2004 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 5,200 units are potentially affected.