CPSC recall 09-767, announced September 8, 2009, covers La Jolla Sport Children's Hooded Fleece Sweatshirts (about 2,300 units). The recalled 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, and return the garment to the place of purchase or to the firm for a full refund. Recall contact: call (800) 662-7873, or go to www.lajollagroup.com.
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The RN #85773 is printed on the care label in the neck.
Which products are included?
The recall involves hooded fleece sweatshirts with style names "Love Goes" (style #39810012) and "Up and Under" (style #39202202). They were sold under the O'Neill brand name in child sizes S - XL. The RN #85773 is printed on the care label in the neck.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The recalled 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, and return the garment to the place of purchase or to the firm for a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- La Jolla Sport
- Product type
- Clothing & outerwear
- Recall number
- 09-767
- Units
- About 2,300
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Ron Jons' Surf Shop, Dillards and McCaulous stores nationwide from June 2009 through August 2009 for about $65.
- Distributor
- La Jolla Sport USA Inc., of Irvine, Calif.
Children's Hooded Fleece Sweatshirts
CPSC product type: Clothing (Children)
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact La Jolla Sport at (800) 662-7873 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.lajollagroup.com
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