Gildan Activewear Recalls Youth Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings for Strangulation Hazard

Active Recall Announced September 20, 2006 CPSC #06264

Quick answer

Gildan Activewear Recalls Youth Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings for Strangulation Hazard is CPSC recall #06264, announced on September 20, 2006. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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 remedy is consumers should remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard.. Affected brand: Gildan Activewear SRL.

Hazard

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.

Affected products

Youth Hooded Sweatshirts

Recalled brands

Gildan Activewear SRL

Remedy

Consumers should remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard.

Recall date

September 20, 2006

Categories

Clothing (Children)

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #06264?

CPSC recall #06264 covers Gildan Activewear Recalls Youth Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings for Strangulation Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on September 20, 2006. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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 is the remedy for recall #06264?

The CPSC remedy for recall #06264 is consumers should remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Gildan Activewear Recalls Youth Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings for Strangulation Hazard on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/Gildan-Activewear-Recalls-Youth-Hooded-Sweatshirts-with-Drawstrings-for-Strangulation-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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