The Gymboree Corp. Recalls Toy Swords Due to Breakage and Laceration Hazard
CPSC recall 08037. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The swords can break, creating a sharp point, which poses a laceration hazard to consumers.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the swords and return them to any Gymboree store for a full refund. Consumers also can contact Gymboree to receive instructions on returning the swords via mail.
CPSC recall 08037 has the recall date 18 Oct 2007. The notice names the firm The Gymboree. The recall has about 6,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2007 has 14,000 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Laceration. CPSC gives the product type Toy Miscellaneous.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Gymboree has received 11 reports of the sword breaking. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 6,000 |
| Description | This recall involves a toy pirate sword with SKU number 140025491-GYS049. The SKU number is printed on the price tag above the bar code. The sword is made of plastic, and has a gold-colored handle and a gray plastic blade. The sword is about 19 inches long. |
| Product | Toy Pirate Swords, About 6,000, Toy Miscellaneous |
| Sold at | Gymboree stores nationwide and its Web site from August 2007 through September 2007 for between $12 and $15. |
| Manufacturer | The Gymboree Corp |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 6,000Median of 2007: 14,000
- CPSC recalls of 2007
- 452
- Recalls of 2007 with one of the same hazards
- 8%
- Recalls of 2007 in the category Toy Miscellaneous
- 4%
- Recalls on the register that name The Gymboree
- 3
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 12 Aug 2005 | CPSC, The Gymboree Corp. Announce Recall of Baby Sandals |
| 24 Jul 2000 | CPSC, Gymboree Announce Recall of Plush Shape Sorters and Stacking Toys |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 08037The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. CPSC recall 08037. https://recallregister.com/product/4053-the-gymboree-corp-recalls-toy-swords-due-to-breakage-and-laceration-ha/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- 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 08037 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Gymboree has received 11 reports of the sword breaking. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Gymboree stores nationwide and its Web site from August 2007 through September 2007 for between $12 and $15.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 08037?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 6,000
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
China