The Gymboree Corp. · Recalled
The Gymboree Corp. Recalls Toy Swords Due to Breakage and Laceration Hazard
The swords can break, creating a sharp point, which poses a laceration hazard to consumers.
- Units
- About 6,000
- Reports
- 11
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $12–$15
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Gymboree stores nationwide and its Web site from August 2007 through September 2007 for between $12 and $15.
- Product type
- Toy Miscellaneous
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- The Gymboree Corp., of San Francisco, Calif.
Incident log
Gymboree has received 11 reports of the sword breaking. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
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.
For further information, 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 Saturday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.gymboree.com
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 OCT 18 2007; last revised MAY 23 2014.