This recall involves Gildan sleep sacks sold exclusively by the American Apparel brand under their Baby Rib Collection. The sacks are 100% cotton and 90% cotton and 10% polyester-blended knit sacks in sizes 6-12 months. The sacks were sold in black, green, gray, light blue, navy, pink, red, and white. Consumers can find “American Apparel” and “Baby Rib Collection” on a neck label.
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Concern/Hazard
The sleep sacks do not meet the flammability standards for children's sleepwear, which poses a burn risk for children.
Confirmed Incidents
None
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the sleep sack immediately and contact American Apparel for a refund or replacement of the garment.
Who to Contact for More Information
Consumers can contact American Apparel toll-free at 833-222-7760 from 7 am - 5 pm PST Monday-Friday, via email service@americanapparel.com using “Product Recall” for the subject, or online at www.americanapparel.com under the Product Recall link on the bottom of the page.
Additional information on this recall can be read on the Consumer Product Safety Commission website.
Company
Gildan Activewear SRL, of Barbados
Product Origin
Honduras
Where Was it Sold
Sold exclusively at American Apparel online at www.americanapparel.com from January 2018 - January 2019
Recall Date
May 28, 2019
Recall Number
19-747