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Product recall · CPSCMay 13, 2010Highest risk
Junk Food Clothing Co. Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard
The notice asks people to return it — see below for how.
What’s wrong
The hooded sweatshirts have a drawstring at the neck which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
The Recall Registry rates this highest risk — Strangulation risk.
What it looks like
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What 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.
Who to 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
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 24,000
- Recall date
- May 13, 2010
- Brand
- Junk Food Clothing Co., of Los Angeles, Calif.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
Department stores and retail outlets nationwide between June 2006 and August 2009 for about $35.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Junk Food Clothing Co. Recalls Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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