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CPSC, American Public Company Announce Recall of Boys' Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Sold by J.C. Penney

Recalled November 17, 2005 · CPSC recall 06511 · American Public

Recalled Sweatshirt
Hazard
The hooded sweatshirts have drawstrings, posing a strangulation hazard to children.
Remedy
Consumers should remove the drawstring to eliminate the hazard. In addition, J.C. Penney will also notify all known purchasers by mail to remove the drawstring from the sweatshirt.
Units
About 3,400
Incidents / injuries
No incidents or injuries have been reported.

Description

The recalled sweatshirts were sold in navy and burgundy, and in youth sizes (S, M. L, and XL). The RN Number is 90614, which is located on the collar tag. "A.P.C.O." is a label stitched on the inside of the hood and "Artic Zone" is stitched on the outside of the sweatshirt.

What to do

Consumers should remove the drawstring to eliminate the hazard. In addition, J.C. Penney will also notify all known purchasers by mail to remove the drawstring from the sweatshirt.

Contact

For additional information, consumers can contact J.C. Penney toll-free at (800) 222-6161 anytime, or visit the Web site at www.jcpenney.com

Product
Hooded Sweatshirt with Drawstring
Imported by
American Public Co., of New York, N.Y.
Retailers
Exclusively through J.C. Penney's Catalog and Web site from June 2005 through August 2005 for about $25.
Made in
Pakistan

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →

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