Junk Food Clothing Co. · Recalled
Junk Food Clothing Co. Recalls Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard
The hooded sweatshirts have a drawstring at the neck which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
- Units
- About 24,000
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $35
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Department stores and retail outlets nationwide between June 2006 and August 2009 for about $35.
- Product type
- Clothing (Children)
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Junk Food Clothing Co., of Los Angeles, Calif.
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says 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.
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
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated MAY 13 2010; last revised MAY 23 2014.
