Gildan Activewear Recalls Youth Hooded Sweatshirts with
Gildan Activewear Recalls Youth Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings for Strangulation Hazard
Why was Gildan Activewear Recalls Youth Hooded Sweatshirts with recalled?
These sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Youth Hooded Sweatshirts
- Company
- Gildan Activewear SRL, of Barbados
- Quantity
- 114,000
- Sold at
- Wholesale distributors and applicable sportswear programs nationwide from January 2006 through September 2006. Retail cost between $13 and $20.
- Recall date
- September 20, 2006
- Incidents / injuries
- No incidents or injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product 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.