Recalls / 2010-02-02
Children's Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by GTM Sportswear Due to Strangulation Hazard
10130 · Recalled 2010-02-02 · CPSC page
Description
This recall involves children's hooded nylon jackets in sizes XXS-XL (2T-16) and in various colors. "GTM Sportswear" is printed on a label sewn in the neck of the garments. Styles include Youth Medalist Jacket (YJA180), Youth Legacy Jacket (YJAPT01), Youth Eclipse Jacket (YLJA186), Youth Dominator Jacket (YJA3800), Youth Booster Jacket (YJA150), Youth Achiever Jacket (YJA161).
Hazards
The children's jackets have drawstrings through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Reported injuries
None reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the jackets to eliminate the hazard or return the jackets to their place of purchase or to GTM Sportswear for a full refund.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Jackets with Drawstrings | About 210,000 |
Parties
- Manufacturer
- GTM Sportswear Inc.
- Importer
- GTM Sportswear Inc., of Manhattan, Kan.
- Made in
- China
- Sold at
- GTM Sportswear, K-State Super Store, Cats Closet stores in Kansas, other customer screen print, embroidery, on the Web at www.gtmsportswear.com, www.kstategear.com, www.catscloset.com, www.justforkix.com, in GTM Sportswear, the Just for Kix catalogs, $30.
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact GTM Sportswear at (800) 437-9560 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, and on Saturday between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m., or visit the firm's Web site at www.gtmsportswear.com
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Source: CPSC recall 10130. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.