CPSCGeneral Alert
Junk Food Clothing Co. Recalls Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Du...
Published: May 13, 2010Recall ID: 10232Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The hooded sweatshirts have a drawstring at the neck which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Children's hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Junk-Food-Clothing-Co-Recalls-Childrens-Hooded-Sweatshirts-with-Drawstrings-Due-to-Strangulation-Hazard |
| Title | Junk Food Clothing Co. Recalls Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/39e628dfa6e04988831f46c9a39cbba4.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Picture of Junk Food logo |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/df3c3ce6ac184ebf9766aaccd34a417c.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Picture of Recalled Sweatshirt |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/813bc3e74e6448309c194af1e3f9b16f.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Picture of Recalled Sweatshirt |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/be848a0519344c04a764804c41bcb7e4.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Picture of Recalled Sweatshirt |
| Images › 5 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/7da51ca674184d7eb8fc7d6403b35a8b.jpg |
| Images › 5 › Caption | Picture of Recalled Sweatshirt |
| Images › 6 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/4a9fb6059d0f4e6081eb5bf59bd7acff.jpg |
| Images › 6 › Caption | Picture of Recalled Sweatshirt |
| Images › 7 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/34128845aaf045bdbf81a0fa6385f456.jpg |
| Images › 7 › Caption | Picture of Recalled Sweatshirt |
| Hazards › Name | The hooded sweatshirts have a drawstring at the neck which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Children's hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings |
| Products › Type | Clothing (Children) |
| Products › Category I D | 1887 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 24,000 |
| Recall I D | 230 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Importers › Name | Junk Food Clothing Co., of Los Angeles, Calif. |
| Retailers › Name | Department stores and retail outlets nationwide between June 2006 and August 2009 for about $35. |
| Recall Date | 2010-05-13T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 10232 |
| Consumer 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 productrecall@junkfoodforever.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |