Boys' Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled for Strangulation Hazard
American Public Co. is recalling boys' hooded sweatshirts sold by J.C. Penney due to a strangulation hazard from drawstrings. No injuries have been reported.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a strangulation hazard, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.
Plain-English summary
American Public Co. of New York, N.Y., is recalling boys' hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings sold exclusively through J.C. Penney's catalog and website. The recall involves approximately 3,400 units sold between June 2005 and August 2005 for about $25. The sweatshirts were available in navy and burgundy in youth sizes S, M, L, and XL. The product was manufactured in Pakistan.
The recall is being issued because the hooded sweatshirts have drawstrings that pose a strangulation hazard to children. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and the company have not reported any incidents or injuries associated with the product.
Consumers should remove the drawstring from the sweatshirt to eliminate the hazard. J.C. Penney will also notify known purchasers by mail. For additional information, consumers can contact J.C. Penney toll-free at (800) 222-6161 or visit www.jcpenney.com.
The recalled product
- Product
- Hooded Sweatshirt with Drawstring
- Manufacturer
- American Public Co., of New York, N.Y.
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 3,400
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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