Gap Recalls Baby Swimsuits Due to Strangulation Hazard
CPSC recall 10215. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
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 to the child.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately take the recalled swimsuits away from children and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Contact Gap to return by mail if purchased online.
CPSC recall 10215 has the recall date 30 Apr 2010. The notice names the firm Gap. The recall has about 6,500 units. The median CPSC recall of 2010 has 8,400 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Strangulation. CPSC gives the product type Clothing (Children).
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | The firm has received two consumer complaints. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 6,500 |
| 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. |
| Product | Baby swimsuits, About 6,500 in the U.S. and about 480 in Canada, Clothing (Children) |
| 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. |
| Distributor | Gap Inc |
| Made in | Indonesia, China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 6,500Median of 2010: 8,400
- CPSC recalls of 2010
- 362
- Recalls of 2010 with one of the same hazards
- 19%
- Recalls of 2010 in the category Clothing (Children)
- 10%
- Recalls on the register that name Gap
- 4
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2009 | Gap Recalls Children’s Coats; Toggles Can Break and Detach Posing Choking Hazard |
| 9 Dec 1999 | CPSC, Gap Inc. Announce Recall of Children's Pajamas |
| 11 May 1978 | Ladies' Sweatshirts With "Gap" Label Recalled |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 10215The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 10215. https://recallregister.com/product/213-gap-recalls-baby-swimsuits-due-to-strangulation-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 10215 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
The firm has received two consumer complaints. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
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.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 10215?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 6,500 in the U.S. and about 480 in Canada
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
Indonesia, China