CPSC recall 12-169, announced May 8, 2012, covers O'Neill Pluto hooded flannel shirts (about 600 units). The hooded sweatshirts have drawstrings in the neck that can pose a strangulation hazard to children. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately take the recalled sweatshirt from their child and remove the drawstring from the hooded flannel shirt, to eliminate the hazard, and return the garment to the place of purchase or to the company for a full refund. Recall contact: call (800) 213-6444, or go to www.shoponeillusa.com.
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Style name "Pluto Flannel" and Style No. 41204106 is printed on a label sewn inside the wearer's left side seam.
Which products are included?
This recall involves O'Neill Pluto brand, boy's flannel long sleeve shirts with button front, a hood and two chest pockets. Style name "Pluto Flannel" and Style No. 41204106 is printed on a label sewn inside the wearer's left side seam. "O'NEILL" is printed on a label sewn inside the back neck. The shirts were sold in dark grey with horizontal black stripes and in child sizes small, medium, large and extra large.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The hooded sweatshirts have drawstrings in the neck that can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled sweatshirt from their child and remove the drawstring from the hooded flannel shirt, to eliminate the hazard, and return the garment to the place of purchase or to the company for a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- La Jolla Sport USA Inc. dba O'Neill Clothing
- Product type
- Clothing & outerwear
- Recall number
- 12-169
- Units
- About 600
- Manufactured in
- India
- Sold at / sales period
- East Coast Surf Products, Hansens Surfboards, Huntington Surf & Sport, Jacks Surf and Sport, Main Beach Surf & Sport, O'Neill, Riders Outlet, Sports Chalet, Valley Skate N Surf and other surfing specialty stores nationwide between September 2011 and December 2011 for about $60
- Importer
- La Jolla Sport USA Inc. dba O'Neill Clothing, of Irvine, Calif.
O'Neill Pluto hooded flannel shirts
CPSC product type: Outerwear
Recall contact information
For additional information, please contact La Jolla Sport at (800) 213-6444 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the company's website at www.shoponeillusa.com
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