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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Gildan Activewear Recalls Youth Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings for
Strangulation Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firms named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Youth Hooded Sweatshirts

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.

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the
recalled product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml06/06264.html