CPSC recall · Reported March 25, 2009
La Jolla Sport Recalls Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard
The jackets have a drawstring through the hood, which poses a strangulation hazard.
La Jolla Sport USA, of Irvine, Calif. recalled The recalled children's hooded sweatshirts have RN number 85773 printed in the center bac….
La Jolla Sport Recalls Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Due to Strangulatio… was recalled by La Jolla Sport USA, of Irvine, Calif. in March 25, 2009. Reason: The jackets have a drawstring through the hood, which poses a strangulation hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the…. Verify recall #09163 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
La Jolla Sport USA, of Irvine, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-The jackets have a drawstring through the hood, which poses a strangulation hazard..
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- agency class
- March 25, 2009
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #09163 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product description
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.
Reason for recall
The jackets have a drawstring through the hood, which poses a strangulation hazard.
Remedy, what to do
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 Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 09163 |
| Date reported | March 25, 2009 |
| Date initiated | March 25, 2009 |
| Recalling firm | La Jolla Sport USA, of Irvine, Calif. |
| Affected scope | About 9,700 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard or return the garment to the pla…
- Check the recall number (09163) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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