CPSCSeptember 20, 2006

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.

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