The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·10216·Announced 2010-05-04

JD Fine & Company Recalls Children's Hooded Sweatshirts Due to Strangulation Hazard

JD Fine & Company is recalling about 1,700 children's hooded velour sweatshirts with neck drawstrings due to a strangulation hazard. 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

JD Fine & Company is recalling approximately 1,700 children's hooded velour sweatshirts with drawstrings. The recall involves hooded sweatshirts sold under the "Sweet Tart" brand name in three specific styles: G80072873C in navy with rhinestones in the shape of a star; G80072874M in pink with rhinestones in the shape of a peace sign; and G80072875F in gray with rhinestones in the shape of a heart. The sweatshirts were sold in children's sizes XS, S, M, and L, and the name "Sweet Tart" can be found on the neck label.

The product was sold at Saks Off 5th Avenue outlet stores from July 2009 to April 2010. The hooded sweatshirts have a drawstring at the neck which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. The company has not reported any injuries associated with the product.

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the jackets to eliminate the hazard or return the product to the store where purchased for a refund. For additional information, consumers can contact JD Fine & Company collect at (925) 521-3300 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.sweettartgirl.com.

The recalled product

Product
Children's Hooded Velour Sweatshirts with Drawstrings
Manufacturer
JD Fine & Company, of Concord, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Children's Clothing
Hazard
Affected units
1,700

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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