The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·04153·Announced 2004-06-08

Old Navy Recalls Children's Zippered Outerwear Due to Choking Hazard

Old Navy is recalling 666,000 children's zippered outerwear items because the zipper pull can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a choking hazard for young children, which is a high-risk product hazard. Although no injuries have been reported, the potential for serious harm to a vulnerable population places this in the High severity category per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Old Navy LLC is recalling approximately 666,000 children's zippered outerwear garments due to a choking hazard. The plastic zipper pull on these garments can detach from the zipper, posing a risk to young children. The recalled items include fur trim coats, fleece pullovers, jackets, and hoodies in sizes 6 months to 4T.

The garments were sold at Old Navy stores and oldnavy.com nationwide from November 2003 through May 2004 for between $14 and $34. Old Navy has received 13 reports of zipper pulls detaching, including one report of a child mouthing the object, but no injuries have been reported. The products were manufactured in South Korea, Vietnam, and the Philippines.

Consumers should stop using the recalled garments immediately and return them to any Old Navy store for a refund and a complimentary $5 appreciation card. For more information, consumers can call Old Navy toll-free at (866) 580-9930.

The recalled product

Product
Children's Zippered Outerwear
Manufacturer
Old Navy LLC, of San Francisco, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Children's Clothing
Hazard
Affected units
666,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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