Junk Food Clothing Co. Recalls Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 10-232 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- May 13, 2010
- Brand
- Junk Food Clothing
- Category
- Clothing and accessories
- Products
- Children's hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings
- Hazard
- Strangulation Hazard
- Hazard type
- Suffocation and strangulation
- Units
- About 24,000
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- May 23, 2014
What was recalled
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.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Children's hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings · About 24,000 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Department stores and retail outlets nationwide between June 2006 and August 2009 for about $35.; Junk Food Clothing Co., of Los Angeles, Calif..
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
Recall history and context
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 136 recalls in the clothing and accessories category, 19 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Children's hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings (About 24,000 units). This recall involves all children's pullover and zippered hooded sweat shirts with drawstrings sold under the "Junk Food" brand name.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Strangulation Hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
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.
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