Recall Register

CPSC, Gymboree Announce Recall of Baby Boy Bodysuits

CPSC recall 01173. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .

Hazard, in the words of CPSC

The wheel-shaped zipper pull can twist off and become a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy, in the words of CPSC

Consumers should stop using these outfits and return them to any Gymboree store for a full refund.

CPSC recall 01173 has the recall date 13 Jun 2001. The notice names the firm The Gymboree Corp. (Gymboree®). The recall has about 5,500 units. The median CPSC recall of 2001 has 22,500 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Choking. CPSC gives the product type Clothing (Children).

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CPSC recall 01173: incidents, units, products and firms
Incidents and injuries
CPSC and Gymboree have not received any reports of injuries. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.
Units5,500
Description
The recalled baby bodysuits are short-sleeved, one-piece outfits for toddlers sizes 0-3T. The bodysuits come in green and red, and have a wheel-shaped zipper pull. On the left arm of the outfit is a patch that says "1st Place Soap Box Derby." A white care label inside of the outfit reads, "Made in Thailand" and "2000 Gymboree."
ProductBaby Boy Bodysuits, About 5,500, Clothing (Children)
Sold atThe Gymboree website and stores nationwide sold these bodysuits, from March 2001 through May 2001, for about $17.
ImporterThe Gymboree Corp. (Gymboree®)
Made inThailand

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The recall in context

Units in this recall
5,500Median of 2001: 22,500
CPSC recalls of 2001
245
Recalls of 2001 with one of the same hazards
19%
Recalls of 2001 in the category Clothing (Children)
6%
Recalls on the register that name The Gymboree Corp. (Gymboree®)
2

Other recalls of the firm

Other CPSC recalls that name The Gymboree Corp. (Gymboree®)
DateRecall
26 Mar 2001CPSC, Gymboree Announce Recall of Children's Fleece Pants

Official channels

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Recall Register. CPSC recall 01173. https://recallregister.com/product/841-cpsc-gymboree-announce-recall-of-baby-boy-bodysuits/. 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 01173 report injuries?
The CPSC notice says: CPSC and Gymboree have not received any reports of injuries. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.
Where was the product sold?
The CPSC notice says: The Gymboree website and stores nationwide sold these bodysuits, from March 2001 through May 2001, for about $17.
How many units are in CPSC recall 01173?
The CPSC notice gives this number: About 5,500
Where was the product made?
The CPSC notice gives: Thailand