Junk Food Clothing Co. Recalls Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard

Recalled May 13, 2010 · CPSC recall 10232 · Junk Food Clothing

Hazard

The hooded sweatshirts have a drawstring at the neck which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard. Consumers can also return the product to the store where purchase for a refund.

Units

About 24,000

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

Description

This recall involves all children's pullover and zippered hooded sweat shirts with drawstrings sold under the "Junk Food" brand name. These sweatshirts were sold in a variety of print designs and in children's sizes small, medium, large and extra-large. The "Junk Food" logo is sewn into the neck of the garment.

What to do

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard. Consumers can also return the product to the store where purchase for a refund.

Contact

For additional information, contact Junk Food Clothing Co. toll-free at (877) 458-5865 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday, visit the firm's website at www.junkfoodclothing.com, or send an e-mail to [email protected]

Product

Children's hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings

Imported by

Junk Food Clothing Co., of Los Angeles, Calif.

Retailers

Department stores and retail outlets nationwide between June 2006 and August 2009 for about $35.

Made in

China

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