CPSC recall 09-167, announced March 25, 2009, covers Hooded Fleece Sweatshirts (about 2,200 units). The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. The notice reports no incidents. 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 MM Compound for a full refund. Recall contact: call (877)-685-4742.
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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.
The boys' hooded fleece sweatshirts have style number M47610315 and style name "ID" printed along with the RN# 120953 located on the country of origin and care label sewn in the center back neck and were sold in sizes S-XL.
Which products are included?
The boys' hooded fleece sweatshirts have style number M47610315 and style name "ID" printed along with the RN# 120953 located on the country of origin and care label sewn in the center back neck and were sold in sizes S-XL. The sweatshirts were sold in two colors - black and white.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
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 either the place of purchase or to MM Compound for a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- MM Compound LLC (also known as Metal Mulisha Clothing)
- Product type
- Clothing & outerwear
- Recall number
- 09-167
- Units
- About 2,200
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- The following retailers sold these products nationwide from August 2007 through November 2007 for about $50: Action Sports, Arrow Motorsports, Beaverton Honda Yamaha, Blue Beach Boardshop, California Motorsport Center, Chamber, City Trendz, Cycle Gear, Dead Sailor, Enduro Trgovina in Storitve, For Kids Only/FKO, Fox Racing Inc., Fritz Clothing, Graffiti Skate Shop, Gromitz, Jernigans Inc.DBA Yellow Mart, Loserkids Inc., Metal Mulisha Web Site, Monkeez (Skate & Surf), Novakane, Ocelot Engineering Inc, Ontario Beach Wear Inc. Renton Motorcycles, Riders Outlet, Rooney Inc., SC Rider Supply, Sea Barn, Seidner Enterprises Inc. Skin Retail, Steve's ATV Service Inc., Thorsen Motorsports, Threads Clothing Store, Tillys/World of Jeans & tops, TJX Companies/Marshalls, Underground Clothing*NSF8/8/07, Valley Skate & Surf, Wicked Wear and Gear, Xtreme Sportsear, and Zappos.com
- Distributor
- MM Compound LLC (also known as Metal Mulisha Clothing), of Irvine, Calif.
Hooded Fleece Sweatshirts
CPSC product type: Clothing (Children)
Recall contact information
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