Gildan Activewear Recalls Youth Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings for Strangulation Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2006-09-20). Hazards: strangulation. About 114,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 06264 |
| Published | 2006-09-20 |
| Last updated | 2024-07-19 |
| Product category | Clothing (Children) |
| Products | Youth Hooded Sweatshirts |
| Firm named in the title | Gildan Activewear |
| Firms | Gildan Activewear SRL, of Barbados (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | Honduras |
| Units (US) | 114,000 |
| Hazard classes | strangulation |
| Sold | Wholesale distributors and applicable sportswear programs nationwide from January 2006 through September 2006. Retail cost between $13 and $20. |
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.
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.
Incidents and injuries
No incidents or injuries have been reported.
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