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CPSC #01173Kids & toys
Recalled baby bodysuit

Gymboree · Recalled

CPSC, Gymboree Announce Recall of Baby Boy Bodysuits

Choking

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

Units
About 5,500
Reports
—
Injuries
—
Deaths
—
Price
$17
Remedy
See notice

Reports, injuries, deaths and price are read out of the notice’s wording by rules, so they can miss unusual phrasing. The official notice is the record.

Affected

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."

The file

Sold at
The Gymboree website and stores nationwide sold these bodysuits, from March 2001 through May 2001, for about $17.
Product type
Clothing (Children)
Made in
Thailand
Recalled by
The Gymboree Corp. (Gymboree®), of Burlingame, Calif.

Incident log

CPSC and Gymboree have not received any reports of injuries. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.

What the notice says to do

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

For more information, call Gymboree toll-free at (800) 222-7758 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or log on to the company's website at www.gymboree.com

Open official CPSC notice ↗ (opens in a new tab)

Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.

Notice first dated JUN 13 2001; last revised MAR 09 2026.

Recalled zipper on baby bodysuit

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