CPSC, Gymboree Announce Recall of Children's Fleece Pants
Source: CPSC Recall #01113
Recall Date
2001-03-26
Manufacturer
The Gymboree Corp. (Gymboree®), of Burlingame, Calif.
Units Affected
About 125,000
Products Involved
Children's fleece pants
Hazard
The cord locks on the pants can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should take these pants away from children immediately and return them to any Gymboree store for a full refund.
Reported Injuries
Gymboree has received one report of a cord lock that broke off, and was found in a child's mouth. The child's parent was present and removed the lock from the child's mouth. No injuries have been reported.
Sold At
Gymboree's website and stores nationwide sold these pants, from September 2000 through February 2001, for about $15.
Manufactured In
Indonesia
Full Recall Description
The recalled pants have blue, gray, red, or green pant legs, with stitching around the knees. The pants have a gray elastic waistband and black elastic drawcord that hold up the children's pants. The drawcord is secured in place with two plastic cord locks. A label on the back pocket says "Gymboree," and the care label inside the pants says "Made in Indonesia" and "2000 Gymboree." The fleece pants were sold in sizes 0-3T.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28