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CPSC, The Gymboree Corp. Announce Recall of Baby Sandals..Manufacturer: The Gymboree

post #1 of 8
8/13/05 at 8:44pm
Thread Starter 
August 12, 2005

Name of Product: Caroline Flower Baby Sandals

Units: About 5,600

Manufacturer: The Gymboree Corp., of San Francisco, Calif.

Hazard: A plastic flower attached to the sandals can pull or snap off,
posing a choking hazard to young children.

Incidents/Injuries: Gymboree has received four reports of the plastic
flower coming off of the sandals. One child reportedly pulled the flower
off of the sandal, placed it in her mouth and started to choke, and
another child was reported to have bitten a flower off of the sandal.

To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, call CPSC's
hotline at (800) 638-2772 or CPSC's teletypewriter at (800) 638-8270, or
visit CPSC's web site at www.cpsc.gov/talk.html. To join a CPSC email
subscription list, please go to www.cpsc.gov/cpsclist.asp. Consumers can
obtain this release and recall information at CPSC's Web site at
www.cpsc.gov.
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post #2 of 8
8/13/05 at 9:28pm
Thanks Annie! Wonder what line those are from cuz I don't recognize them. Well neither of the girls have them anyway so I guess it doesn't really matter.
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post #3 of 8
8/14/05 at 1:14am
Thread Starter 
Here you go Krista.

Description: This recall includes the Caroline Flower Baby Sandal with SKU number 140002069 sold in sizes 1 to 8. The SKU number is printed on the price tag above the bar code. The sandal has a white upper sole and a cork covered outer sole. A white decorative plastic flower is attached to the top of the front strap. The front and back strap have adjustable touch fasteners. The name “Gymboree” is printed in aqua on the sole of the sandal.

Sold at: Gymboree stores and Web site nationwide from May 2005 through July 2005 for between $22 and $28.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the sandals and return them to a Gymboree store for a refund. Consumers also can return the sandals to Gymboree via mail. Contact Gymboree for return instructions.

Consumer Contact: Contact Gymboree toll-free at (877) 449-6932 between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m. PT Monday through Friday and between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. PT Saturdays or visit the firm’s Web site at www.gymboree.com
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post #4 of 8
8/14/05 at 10:06am
Thanks Annie-I went to the site when you first posted it to look it up. I just have no idea what line that Caroline shoe is from Bet Liz or Dana would know!
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post #5 of 8
8/14/05 at 1:02pm
I have not heard of that line either. Must be a layette line maybe.
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post #6 of 8
8/14/05 at 3:47pm
Thread Starter 
I am sure they would know.
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post #7 of 8
8/14/05 at 3:57pm
I found them. They are from the Pool Party line in case anyone needs to know.
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post #8 of 8
9/21/05 at 6:17pm
Thread Starter 
Thanks Ladies.
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