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Gildan Activewear Recalls Youth Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings for Strangulation Hazard
Recalled September 20, 2006 · CPSC recall 06264 · Gildan Activewear
Hazard
These sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children.
Remedy
Consumers should remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard.
Units
114,000
Incidents / injuries
No incidents or injuries have been reported.
Description
The fleece sweatshirts were sold in youth sizes Extra Small to Extra Large, and have a "Gildan Activewear" neck label. The sweatshirts were manufactured in 12 different colors. These sweatshirts are often used by local print shops to add logos and sportswear decals.
What to do
Consumers should remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard.
Contact
Call Gildan toll-free at (877) 445-3265 Ext. 4090 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Product
Youth Hooded Sweatshirts
Manufacturer(s)
Gildan Activewear SRL, of Barbados
Retailers
Wholesale distributors and applicable sportswear programs nationwide from January 2006 through September 2006. Retail cost between $13 and $20.
Made in
Honduras
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →