Gildan Recalls Youth Hooded Sweatshirts for Strangulation Hazard
Gildan Activewear is recalling 114,000 youth hooded sweatshirts because the hood drawstrings pose a strangulation risk to children.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (strangulation hazard) where no injuries have been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria in the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Gildan Activewear SRL is recalling approximately 114,000 youth hooded sweatshirts due to a strangulation hazard. The fleece sweatshirts feature a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a risk to children. The affected garments were sold in youth sizes Extra Small to Extra Large and are available in 12 different colors. They bear a "Gildan Activewear" neck label and were manufactured in Honduras.
The sweatshirts were sold through wholesale distributors and applicable sportswear programs nationwide from January 2006 through September 2006. The retail price ranged between $13 and $20. These items are frequently used by local print shops to add logos and sportswear decals. No incidents or injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.
Consumers should remove the drawstrings from the hood to eliminate the hazard. For more information, consumers can call Gildan toll-free at (877) 445-3265 Ext. 4090 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday.
The recalled product
- Product
- Youth Hooded Sweatshirts
- Manufacturer
- Gildan Activewear SRL, of Barbados
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 114,000
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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