Junk Food Clothing Co. Recalls Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard
Recall 10232 · May 13, 2010 · Junk Food Clothing Co.
24,000
units affected
24,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10232
- Date
- May 13, 2010
- Company
- Junk Food Clothing Co.
- Units affected
- 24,000
- Product
- Children's hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings
- Product type
- Clothing (Children)
- Hazard
- Strangulation
The product
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.
What can happen
The hooded sweatshirts have a drawstring at the neck which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Department stores and retail outlets nationwide between June 2006 and August 2009 for about $35.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled children's hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings?
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.
What is the hazard?
The hooded sweatshirts have a drawstring at the neck which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.