CPSCMay 4, 2010

JD Fine & Company Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with recall: Strangulation Hazard

JD Fine & Company Recalls Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard

Why was JD Fine & Company Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with recalled?

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

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the jackets to eliminate the hazard or return the product to the store where purchased for a refund. Contact: For additional information, contact JD Fine & Company collect at (925) 521-3300 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's web site at www.sweettartgirl.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
Children's Hooded Velour Sweatshirts with Drawstrings
Company
JD Fine & Company, of Concord, Calif.
Quantity
About 1,700
Sold at
Saks Off 5th Avenue outlet stores from July 2009 to April 2010.
Recall date
May 4, 2010
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

This recall involves hooded sweatshirts sold under the "Sweet Tart" brand name in three styles: G80072873C in navy with rhinestones in the shape of a star; G80072874M in pink with rhinestones in the shape of a peace sign; and G80072875F in gray with rhinestones in the shape of a heart. The sweatshirts were sold in children's sizes XS, S, M and L and the name "Sweet Tart" can be found on the neck label.

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