CPSC recall 09-163, announced March 25, 2009, covers La Jolla Sport O'Neill Children's Sweatshirts with Drawstrings (about 9,700 units). The jackets have a drawstring through the hood, which poses a strangulation hazard. The notice reports no incidents. 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. Recall contact: call (800) 213-6444, or go to www.oneill.com.
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The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The jackets have a drawstring through the hood, which poses a strangulation hazard.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official 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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- La Jolla Sport
- Product type
- Clothing & outerwear
- Recall number
- 09-163
- Units
- About 9,700
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- 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.
- Distributor
- La Jolla Sport USA, of Irvine, Calif.
O'Neill Children's Sweatshirts with Drawstrings
CPSC product type: Clothing (Children)
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact La Jolla Sport USA at (800) 213-6444 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.oneill.com
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