(Filed Under Financial and General Interest News). Gap, Inc. has recalled approximately 6,980 baby swimsuits sold at babyGap, GapKids, Gap and Gap Outlet stores throughout the U.S. and Canada, as well as through Gap.com. The swimsuits, which the company sold in style numbers 706260 and 700452 from February to April of this year, were priced between $17 and $20. They came in infant sizes up to 24 months.

According to the company, the swimsuits halter straps were manufactured too short, causing the plastic ring at the swimsuit to pose a strangulation hazard. Gap, Inc. reported that two consumers had filed complaints but no injuries have been reported from the swimsuits. The company is recommending that consumers take the recalled swimsuits away from children and return them to place of purchase for a full refund.

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Published 05-04-2010 by Amanda Torres Price