The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced recalls of the following products. Consumers should stop using recalled products unless otherwise instructed. For a complete list of recalled products, visit www.cpsc.gov.
Units: About 210,000
Manufacturer/Importer: GTM Sportswear Inc., of Manhattan, Kan.
Hazard: Drawstrings through the hood of the jacket can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Description: This recall involves GTM Sportswear brand children’s hooded nylon jackets in sizes XXS-XL (2T-16) and in various colors. Affected styles include Youth Medalist Jacket (YJA180), Youth Legacy Jacket (YJAPT01), Youth Eclipse Jacket (YLJA186), Youth Dominator Jacket (YJA3800), Youth Booster Jacket (YJA150) and Youth Achiever Jacket (YJA161).
Sold at: GTM Sportswear, K-State Super Store and Cats Closet stores in Kansas, other customer screen print and embroidery stores nationwide, on the Web atwww.gtmsportswear.com,www.kstategear.com, www.catscloset.com and www.justforkix.com and in GTM Sportswear and the Just for Kix catalogs from January 2003 through December 2009 for $25 to $30.
Remedy: Remove the drawstrings from the jackets or return the jackets to their place of purchase or to GTM Sportswear for a refund.
Contact: Call 800-437-9560 or visit www.gtmsportswear.com.
