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Junk Food Clothing Co. Recalls Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard

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Picture of Junk Food logo
Picture of Junk Food logo · Photo: CPSC

What's being recalled

Children's hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings

Units: About 24,000

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 problem, in CPSC's words

The hooded sweatshirts have a drawstring at the neck which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.

Incidents and injuries reported to CPSC

None reported.

What CPSC 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.

How to contact the company

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 [email protected]

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice 10232, cpsc.gov. Text in quotes is from CPSC. Photos: CPSC.