Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Dysfunctional Clothing Due to Strangulation Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2009-03-25). Hazards: strangulation. About 450 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 09164 |
| Published | 2009-03-25 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Clothing (Children) |
| Products | Hooded Fleece Sweatshirts |
| Firm named in the title | Dysfunctional Clothing |
| Firms | Dysfunctional Clothing LLC, of Irvine, Calif. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 450 |
| Hazard classes | strangulation |
| Remedy classes | refund |
| Sold | Macy's, Bloomingdales, Zappo's, and Jacks Surf Shop stores nationwide. The sweatshirts were sold between June 2008 and December 2008 for about $26. |
Description
Lost Children's Sweatshirts with drawstring sizes S-XL, RN # 85773. The product name and style numbers are found on the hangtag at the left side seam of the garment.
Hazard
The jackets have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, or return the garment to either the place of purchase or to Dysfunctional Clothing LLC for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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