CPSC recall · Reported March 25, 2009
Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Rusty North America Due to Strangulation Hazard
The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Rusty North America, of Irvine, Calif. recalled The boys' hooded fleece sweatshirts were sold with the following names and style numbers ….
Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Rusty North America Due to Str… was recalled by Rusty North America, of Irvine, Calif. in March 25, 2009. Reason: The sweatshirts 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 #09168 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Rusty North America, of Irvine, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children..
- None
- agency class
- 635 units
- affected scope
- March 25, 2009
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #09168 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.
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Product description
The boys' hooded fleece sweatshirts were sold with the following names and style numbers printed along with the RN# 123549 located on the country of origin and care label in the center back neck: Industrial R48210106, Continue R48210105, Warp R48210122, and Enuff R38203012. All styles were sold in sizes S-XL and came in a variety of prints and colors including stripes and plaids.
Reason for recall
The sweatshirts 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 Rusty North America for a full refund.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 09168 |
| Date reported | March 25, 2009 |
| Date initiated | March 25, 2009 |
| Recalling firm | Rusty North America, of Irvine, Calif. |
| Affected scope | 635 |
| 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…
- Check the recall number (09168) 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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