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RecalledCPSC · May 28, 2019Recall alert Children's clothing, sleepwear & shoes

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

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Recalled American Apparel-branded children’s sleep sack.
Recalled American Apparel-branded children’s sleep sack. · Photo: CPSC

What's being recalled

Children's sleep sacks

Units: About 10,600

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.

The problem, in CPSC's words

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

Incidents and injuries reported to CPSC

None reported

What CPSC says to do

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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.

How to contact the company

American Apparel toll-free at 833-222-7760 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at service@americanapparel.com with Product Recall as the email subject, or online at www.americanapparel.com and click on the Product Recall link located at the bottom of the page for more information.

Open the official CPSC notice

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice 19747, cpsc.gov. Text in quotes is from CPSC. Photos: CPSC.