La Jolla Sport Recalls Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2009-03-25). Hazards: strangulation. About 9,700 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 09163 |
| Published | 2009-03-25 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Clothing (Children) |
| Products | O'Neill Children's Sweatshirts with Drawstrings |
| Firm named in the title | La Jolla Sport |
| Firms | La Jolla Sport USA, of Irvine, Calif. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 9,700 |
| Hazard classes | strangulation |
| Remedy classes | refund |
| Sold | Bloomingdale's, Macy's, Boscovs, Chicks Sporting Goods, Gottschalks, Jacks Surf and Sport, Lesters and Zappos nationwide from December 2007 through January 2009 for about $30. |
Description
The recalled children's hooded sweatshirts have RN number 85773 printed in the center back neck and were sold in sizes S-XL. The product name and style number are printed on the hangtag on the left side seam of the garment, which comes in a variety of colors.
Hazard
The jackets have a drawstring through the hood, which poses a strangulation hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard or return the garment to the place of purchase or to La Jolla Sport to receive a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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