Girls' Straw Cowboy Hat (GapKids) – Design Safety Issue (2004)
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According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
Girls' Straw Cowboy Hat
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
A manufacturer is recalling Girls' Straw Cowboy Hat. The hazard is: The straw hat is constructed using a thin wire within a seam. The tip of the wire can break free fro. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
The girls' straw cowboy hats were sold in two colors, pink and natural straw, with a flower embroidered on one side and a butterfly embroidered on the other. Style number 239040 is printed on a white label sewn into the brim of the hat, under the garment-care tag. The hats were sold in sizes small/medium (s/m) and large/extra-large (lg/xl).
Reported concern (CPSC)
The straw hat is constructed using a thin wire within a seam. The tip of the wire can break free from the seam, posing a laceration hazard.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
Consumers should return the hats to any Gap store for a refund and a complimentary $5 appreciation card.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026