Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Dysfunctional Clothing Due to Strangulation Hazard

The jackets have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.

Recall #: 09164
Affected scope: About 450

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Dysfunctional Clothing LLC, of Irvine, Calif. recalled Lost Children's Sweatshirts with drawstring sizes S-XL, RN # 85773. The product name and ….

Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Dysfunctional Clothing Due to … was recalled by Dysfunctional Clothing LLC, of Irvine, Calif. in March 25, 2009. Reason: The jackets have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the…. Verify recall #09164 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Dysfunctional Clothing LLC, of Irvine, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-The jackets have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children..

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agency class: March 25, 2009
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #09164 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.

Product description

Lost Children's Sweatshirts with drawstring sizes S-XL, RN # 85773. The product name and style numbers are found on the hangtag at the left side seam of the garment.

Reason for recall

The jackets have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.

Remedy, what to do

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 Dysfunctional Clothing LLC for a full refund.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	09164
Date reported	March 25, 2009
Date initiated	March 25, 2009
Recalling firm	Dysfunctional Clothing LLC, of Irvine, Calif.
Affected scope	About 450
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 either…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Lost Children's Sweatshirts with drawstring sizes S-XL, RN # 85773. The product name and style numbers are found on the hangtag at the left side seam of the garment.. Recalled by Dysfunctional Clothing LLC, of Irvine, Calif.. Units affected: About 450.

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The jackets have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.

What should consumers do? ▼

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 25, 2009. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 09164.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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