|
Search
Search through the thousands of lawsuits, complaints and recalls on our site.
 |
Gildan Activewear Recalls Youth Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings for Strangulation HazardDate: 9/20/2006
Reason: Strangulation Hazard
Distribution: Nationwide.
WASHINGTON , D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Units: 114,000 Manufacturer: Gildan Activewear SRL, of Barbados Hazard: These sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist by drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets and sweatshirts. Incidents/Injuries: No incidents or injuries have been reported. Description: 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. Sold by: Wholesale distributors and applicable sportswear programs nationwide from January 2006 through September 2006. Retail cost between $13 and $20. Manufactured in: Honduras Remedy: Consumers should remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard. Consumer Contact: Call Gildan toll-free at (877) 445-3265 Ext. 4090 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Other Child Safety Recalls and Alerts of InterestDate: 7/3/2008 Reason: The remote control unit can lose its signal, causing the toy vehicle to lose control, posing a risk of injury to the user or bystanders. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 6/12/2008 Reason: The space between the spindles on some cribs can fail to meet federal standards and can pose an entrapment hazard to infants. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 6/12/2008 Reason: The powder in the kit marked “plaster of paris” is actually calcium hydroxide, which poses a risk of skin and eye irritation to children using the product. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 7/3/2008 Reason: The garments have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines (pdf) to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets or sweatshirts. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 6/16/2008 Reason: The inner bearing on the merry-go-round can fail, causing the seat assembly to suddenly drop to the ground. This poses a fall hazard to children riding the merry-go-round. Distribution: Toys R Us nationwide between January 2008 through March 2008 for between $80 and $100 Date: 6/16/2008 Reason: |
IT'S FREE
|
© 2000 - 2008 Copyright. All rights reserved nola3, llc.
