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CPSC recall · Reported May 28, 2019

Children's Sleep Sacks Recalled by Gildan Activewear Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard; Sold Exclusively at AmericanApparel.com (Recall Alert)

The children's sleep sacks fail to meet the flammability standard for children's sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injuries to children.

Recall #
19747
Affected scope
About 10,600
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The CPSC recalled This recall involves a American Apparel brand Baby Rib Collection children's 100% cotton ….

Children's Sleep Sacks Recalled by Gildan Activewear Due to Violation of Federal Flammabi… was recalled and listed by the CPSC in May 28, 2019. Reason: The children's sleep sacks fail to meet the flammability standard for children's sleepwear, posing a risk of …. Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled sleep sacks away from children, stop using…. Verify recall #19747 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The children's sleep sacks fail to meet the flammability standard for children's sleepwear, posing a risk of ….

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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #19747 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. 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, 5 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

This recall involves a American Apparel brand Baby Rib Collection children's 100% cotton and 90% cotton and 10% polyester-blended knit sleep sacks. They were sold in size 6-12 months and in the following colors: Black, green, gray, light blue, navy, pink, red and white. American Apparel and Baby Rib Collection are printed on a neck label. Made in Honduras and the size are printed on another neck label.

Reason for recall

The children's sleep sacks fail to meet the flammability standard for children's sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injuries to children.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately take the recalled sleep sacks away from children, stop using them and contact American Apparel for a full refund or a replacement product of similar value. Gildan Activewear is contacting all known purchasers directly.

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 19747
Date reported May 28, 2019
Date initiated May 28, 2019
Recalling firm Not disclosed
Affected scope About 10,600
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.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should immediately take the recalled sleep sacks away from children, stop using them and contact American Apparel for a…

  • Check the recall number (19747) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
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  • 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?
This recall involves a American Apparel brand Baby Rib Collection children's 100% cotton and 90% cotton and 10% polyester-blended knit sleep sacks. They were sold in size 6-12 months and in the following colors: Black, green, gray, light blue, navy, pink, red and white. American Apparel and Baby Rib Collection are printed on a neck label. Made in Honduras and the size are printed on another neck label.. Units affected: About 10,600.
Why was this product recalled?
The children's sleep sacks fail to meet the flammability standard for children's sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injuries to children.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled sleep sacks away from children, stop using them and contact American Apparel for a full refund or a replacement product of similar value. Gildan Activewear is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on May 28, 2019. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 19747.
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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