CPSC, American Public Company Announce Recall of Boys’ Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Sold by J.C. Penney
Kids’ product recall 06-511. Announced by CPSC on Nov 17, 2005.
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Announced by CPSC on Nov 17, 2005. Copied from CPSC on Oct 19, 2026.
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What’s wrong with it?
The hooded sweatshirts have drawstrings, posing a strangulation hazard to children.
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What should you do?
Consumers should remove the drawstring to eliminate the hazard. In addition, J.C. Penney will also notify all known purchasers by mail to remove the drawstring from the sweatshirt.
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- How to reach the firm: For additional information, consumers can contact J.C. Penney toll-free at (800) 222-6161 anytime, or visit the Web site at www.jcpenney.com
Which ones are recalled?
The recalled sweatshirts were sold in navy and burgundy, and in youth sizes (S, M. L, and XL). The RN Number is 90614, which is located on the collar tag. “A.P.C.O.” is a label stitched on the inside of the hood and “Artic Zone” is stitched on the outside of the sweatshirt.
About 3,400 units, as CPSC gives them.
Hooded Sweatshirt with Drawstring.
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CPSC’s photos
CPSC shows 1 photo on its notice. Hearth Record doesn’t copy them; each opens on cpsc.gov.
Who made and sold it?
- Imported by American Public Co., New York, N.Y.
- Exclusively through J.C. Penney’s Catalog and Web site from June 2005 through August 2005 for about $25.
- Made in Pakistan, as the notice gives it.
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Was anyone hurt?
No incidents or injuries have been reported.
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What the record doesn’t say
- The notice lists no UPCs, so check the model, the description and the photos.
- The notice lists no model numbers in a field of their own; its description may give them.
- How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
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Sources
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Recalls API.
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Recalls of kids’ and home products are from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). CPSC does not endorse Hearth Record. Copied on Oct 19, 2026.