CPSC recall 10-232, announced May 13, 2010, covers Junk Food Clothing Children's hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings (about 24,000 units). The hooded sweatshirts have a drawstring at the neck which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard. Recall contact: call (877) 458-5865, go to www.junkfoodclothing.com, or email productrecall@junkfoodforever.com.
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Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The hooded sweatshirts have a drawstring at the neck which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Junk Food Clothing
- Product type
- Clothing & outerwear
- Recall number
- 10-232
- Units
- About 24,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Department stores and retail outlets nationwide between June 2006 and August 2009 for about $35.
- Importer
- Junk Food Clothing Co., of Los Angeles, Calif.
Children's hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings
CPSC product type: Clothing (Children)
Recall contact information
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
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