Gildan Activewear Recalls Youth Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings for Strangulation Hazard
Recall 06264 · Sep 20, 2006 · Gildan Activewear
114,000
units affected
114,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06264
- Date
- Sep 20, 2006
- Company
- Gildan Activewear
- Units affected
- 114,000
- Product
- Youth Hooded Sweatshirts
- Product type
- Clothing (Children)
- Hazard
- Strangulation
The product
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.
What can happen
These sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children.
The fix
Consumers should remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- No incidents or injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Wholesale distributors and applicable sportswear programs nationwide from January 2006 through September 2006. Retail cost between $13 and $20.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled youth hooded sweatshirts?
Consumers should remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard.
What is the hazard?
These sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood, posing 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.