Gildan Activewear Recalls Youth Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings for Strangulation Hazard
USGildan Activewear Recalls Youth Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings for Strangulation Hazard
Recalling Firm: Gildan Activewear SRL, of Barbados
Reason for Recall / Hazard
These sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Youth Hooded Sweatshirts
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/Gildan-Activewear-Recalls-Youth-Hooded-Sweatshirts-with-Drawstrings-for-Strangulation-Hazard |
| Title | Gildan Activewear Recalls Youth Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings for Strangulation Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/a22fe4a6aa604776b2d2f08ee262b34e.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Sweatshirt |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/f81bd86011084f4198da1f4bedbab0e5.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Sweatshirt Label |
| Hazards › Name | These sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children. |
| Injuries › Name | No incidents or injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Youth Hooded Sweatshirts |
| Products › Type | Clothing (Children) |
| Products › Category I D | 1887 |
| Products › Number Of Units | 114,000 |
| Recall I D | 3363 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard. |
| Retailers › Name | Wholesale distributors and applicable sportswear programs nationwide from January 2006 through September 2006. Retail cost between $13 and $20. |
| Recall Date | 2006-09-20T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 06264 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Gildan Activewear SRL, of Barbados |
| Consumer Contact | Call Gildan toll-free at (877) 445-3265 Ext. 4090 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-07-19T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Honduras |
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