Children's Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by GTM Sportswear Due to Strangulation Hazard
Recall 10130 · Feb 2, 2010 · GTM Sportswear Inc.
210,000
units affected
210,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10130
- Date
- Feb 2, 2010
- Company
- GTM Sportswear Inc.
- Units affected
- 210,000
- Product
- Children's Jackets with Drawstrings
- Product type
- Clothing (Children)
- Hazard
- Strangulation
The product
This recall involves children's hooded nylon jackets in sizes XXS-XL (2T-16) and in various colors. "GTM Sportswear" is printed on a label sewn in the neck of the garments. Styles include Youth Medalist Jacket (YJA180), Youth Legacy Jacket (YJAPT01), Youth Eclipse Jacket (YLJA186), Youth Dominator Jacket (YJA3800), Youth Booster Jacket (YJA150), Youth Achiever Jacket (YJA161).
What can happen
The children's jackets have drawstrings through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
The fix
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the jackets to eliminate the hazard or return the jackets to their place of purchase or to GTM Sportswear for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- GTM Sportswear, K-State Super Store, and Cats Closet stores in Kansas, other customer screen print and embroidery stores nationwide, on the Web at www.gtmsportswear.com, www.kstategear.com, www.catscloset.com and www.justforkix.com and in GTM Sportswear and the Just for Kix catalogs from January...
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled children's jackets with drawstrings?
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the jackets to eliminate the hazard or return the jackets to their place of purchase or to GTM Sportswear for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The children's jackets have drawstrings through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.