CPSC, American Public Company Announce Recall of Boys'
CPSC, American Public Company Announce Recall of Boys' Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Sold by J.C. Penney
Why was CPSC, American Public Company Announce Recall of Boys' recalled?
The hooded sweatshirts have drawstrings, posing a strangulation hazard to children.
What should I do if I have this product?
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
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Hooded Sweatshirt with Drawstring
- Company
- American Public Co., of New York, N.Y.
- Quantity
- About 3,400
- Sold at
- Exclusively through J.C. Penney's Catalog and Web site from June 2005 through August 2005 for about $25.
- Recall date
- November 17, 2005
- Incidents / injuries
- No incidents or injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product 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.