CPSCMay 13, 2010

Junk Food Clothing Co. Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with recall: Strangulation Hazard

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

Why was Junk Food Clothing Co. 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 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]

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 sweatshirts with drawstrings
Company
Junk Food Clothing Co., of Los Angeles, Calif.
Quantity
About 24,000
Sold at
Department stores and retail outlets nationwide between June 2006 and August 2009 for about $35.
Recall date
May 13, 2010
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product 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.

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