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Medium RiskCPSCcpsc-3363STRANGULATION OR ENTANGLEMENT

Gildan Activewear Recalls Youth Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings for Strangulation Hazard

Units Affected
114,000
Recall Date
September 20, 2006
Issuing Agency
Hazard
Strangulation Or Entanglement
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CPSC Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3363.

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.

Corrective Action (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3363.

Consumers should remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard.

✅ What you should do

  1. Stop using the product if you own it.
  2. Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
  3. Contact Wholesale Distributors And Applicable Sportswear Programs Nationwide From January 2006 Through September 2006. Retail Cost Between $13 And $20. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
  4. For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
  5. If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.

Consumer Contact (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3363.

Call Gildan toll-free at (877) 445-3265 Ext. 4090 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

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Wholesale Distributors And Applicable Sportswear Programs Nationwide From January 2006 Through September 2006. Retail Cost Between $13 And $20. Recall FAQ

Wholesale Distributors And Applicable Sportswear Programs Nationwide From January 2006 Through September 2006. Retail Cost Between $13 And $20. is the subject of a children's products recall: Gildan Activewear Recalls Youth Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings for Strangulation Hazard. The notice was published on September 20, 2006 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 114,000 units are potentially affected.