Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Rusty North America Due to Strangulation Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2009-03-25). Hazards: strangulation. About 635 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 09168 |
| Published | 2009-03-25 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Clothing (Children) |
| Products | Hooded Fleece Sweatshirts |
| Firm named in the title | Rusty North America |
| Firms | Rusty North America, of Irvine, Calif. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 635 |
| Hazard classes | strangulation |
| Remedy classes | refund |
| Sold | The following retailers sold these products nationwide from August 2008 through December 2008 for prices ranging from about $40 to $65: Adrenaline, Bunger Kids, Carlsbad Pipelines, Driftwood Beach Shoppe, Farias Surf & Sport, Heritage Surf & Sport, K Five Board Shop, Nomad Surf Shop, Nor'easter Surf Shop, Offshore Surf & Skate, Pitti Bimi, Riders Outlet, Rusty, Shoppers Department Store, Spellbinders, Surf Hut, Third Ave Surf Shop Inc, TJX Companies/Marshalls, Wallerbears Surf & Sport and Wave Riding Vehicles |
Description
The boys' hooded fleece sweatshirts were sold with the following names and style numbers printed along with the RN# 123549 located on the country of origin and care label in the center back neck: Industrial R48210106, Continue R48210105, Warp R48210122, and Enuff R38203012. All styles were sold in sizes S-XL and came in a variety of prints and colors including stripes and plaids.
Hazard
The sweatshirts 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 Rusty North America for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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