Gildan Activewear · Recalled
Gildan Activewear Recalls Youth Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings for Strangulation Hazard
These sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children.
- Units
- 114,000
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $13–$20
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Wholesale distributors and applicable sportswear programs nationwide from January 2006 through September 2006. Retail cost between $13 and $20.
- Product type
- Clothing (Children)
- Made in
- Honduras
- Recalled by
- Gildan Activewear SRL, of Barbados
Incident log
No incidents or injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard.
Call Gildan toll-free at (877) 445-3265 Ext. 4090 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated SEP 20 2006; last revised JUL 19 2024.
