The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·98120·Announced 1998-06-03

GapKids Recalls Children's Anoraks Due to Lead in Zipper Pulls

GapKids is recalling about 127,800 spring/summer anoraks because the zipper pulls contain unacceptable levels of lead. Consumers should stop using the jackets and return them for a refund.

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 risk-of-harm product (lead poisoning hazard) where no injuries or illnesses have been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

GapKids is voluntarily recalling approximately 127,800 spring/summer anoraks in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The recalled items are pull-over hooded nylon windbreakers that feature a zipper pull painted with an unacceptable level of lead. While the source states that exposure to the defective zippers presents no immediate health danger, extended exposure to high levels of lead poses a potential poisoning hazard to young children if ingested.

The defective anoraks were sold in GapKids stores from January 1998 to June 2, 1998, in the United States, Canada, Japan, Germany, France, and the United Kingdom. The jackets have a "Made in Russia" label and are available in white, yellow, pink, light blue, purple, red, navy, green, and multi-colored. They come in various children's sizes and include a zippered travel pouch. The recall does not include anoraks sold before January 1998. GapKids is not aware of any illnesses or injuries involving this product.

Consumers should immediately stop wearing the anoraks and stop using the accompanying zippered pouches. They should return the items to any GapKids store for a refund. For more information or to locate the nearest store, consumers can call GapKids at (800) 333-7899, Ext. 75000, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PDT, Monday through Friday.

The recalled product

Product
GapKids spring/summer anoraks windbreakers
Manufacturer
GapKids
Category
Consumer Product — Children's Clothing
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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