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Gap recalls jackets over possible trapping hazard

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Thu Dec 27, 2007 2:45pm EST
A ''Warmest Jacket'' boys' jacket sold at Gap Outlets in an image released by the Consumer Product Safety Commission on Thursday. REUTERS/Handout

A ''Warmest Jacket'' boys' jacket sold at Gap Outlets in an image released by the Consumer Product Safety Commission on Thursday.

Credit: Reuters/Handout

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Gap Inc on Thursday announced a voluntary recall of about 16,200 "Warmest Jacket" boys jackets because their waist drawstrings could possibly get caught in small places and pose an entrapment hazard.

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The company said the jackets -- which have "Gap Outlet" printed on a label at the neck -- were sold at Gap Outlet stores nationwide between September and December for about $50.

(Reporting by Justin Grant)
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