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CPSC recall · Reported September 20, 2006

Gildan Activewear Recalls Youth Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings for Strangulation Hazard

These sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children.

Recall #
06264
Affected scope
114,000
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Gildan Activewear Srl, of Barbados recalled The fleece sweatshirts were sold in youth sizes Extra Small to Extra Large, and have a "G….

Gildan Activewear Recalls Youth Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings for Strangulation Haz… was recalled by Gildan Activewear Srl, of Barbados in September 20, 2006. Reason: These sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children.. Remedy: Consumers should remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard.. Verify recall #06264 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Gildan Activewear Srl, of Barbados issued this CPSC recall-These sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children..

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agency class
114K units
affected scope
September 20, 2006
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #06264 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope (see the Recall Profile below) is large enough to require multi-state distribution tracking. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Product 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.

Reason for recall

These sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Not classified by agency
Status Active
Recall number 06264
Date reported September 20, 2006
Date initiated September 20, 2006
Recalling firm Gildan Activewear Srl, of Barbados
Affected scope 114,000
Distribution Not disclosed
Official source CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Scale of Impact

114,000 units affected - multi-state distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) -
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) ✓ This recall
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Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission filings.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard.

  • Check the recall number (06264) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
  • Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
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.. Recalled by Gildan Activewear Srl, of Barbados. Units affected: 114,000.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
These sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on September 20, 2006. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 06264.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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