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The Gymboree Corp. Recalls Toy Swords Due to Breakage and Laceration Hazard

Recall 08-037 · October 18, 2007 · The Gymboree

What to doConsumers 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.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
08-037 (CPSC)
Recall date
October 18, 2007
Brand
The Gymboree
Category
Toys and games
Products
Toy Pirate Swords
Hazard
Breakage and Laceration Hazard
Hazard type
Laceration and cuts
Units
About 6,000
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
May 23, 2014

What was recalled

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.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Toy Pirate Swords · About 6,000 units

Photos from the recall notice

Recalled Pirate Sword
Recalled Pirate Sword

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Gymboree stores nationwide and its Web site from August 2007 through September 2007 for between $12 and $15.; The Gymboree Corp., of San Francisco, Calif..

Injuries or incidents reported

Gymboree has received 11 reports of the sword breaking. No injuries have been reported.

Consumer contact

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 history and context

The Gymboree appears in 2 CPSC recalls on record.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 156 recalls in the toys and games category, 71 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Toy Pirate Swords (About 6,000 units). This recall involves a toy pirate sword with SKU number 140025491-GYS049.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Breakage and Laceration Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

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.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on May 23, 2014. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.