CPSC2006-09-20
Gildan Activewear Recalls Youth Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings for Strangulation Hazard
Gildan Activewear SRL, of Barbados
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.
Sold at
Wholesale distributors and applicable sportswear programs nationwide from January 2006 through September 2006. Retail cost between $13 and $20.
Affected count
114,000
Injuries reported
No incidents or injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
Honduras
Products
Youth Hooded Sweatshirts
Consumer contact
Call Gildan toll-free at (877) 445-3265 Ext. 4090 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/Gildan-Activewear-Recalls-Youth-Hooded-Sweatshirts-with-Drawstrings-for-Strangulation-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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