CPSC recall · Reported September 8, 2009
O'Neill Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by La Jolla Sport Due to Strangulation Hazard
The recalled sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
La Jolla Sport USA Inc., of Irvine, Calif. recalled The recall involves hooded fleece sweatshirts with style names "Love Goes" (style #398100….
O'Neill Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by La Jolla Sport Due to … was recalled by La Jolla Sport USA Inc., of Irvine, Calif. in September 8, 2009. Reason: The recalled sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to childre…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the…. Verify recall #09767 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
La Jolla Sport USA Inc., of Irvine, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-The recalled sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to childre….
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- agency class
- September 8, 2009
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #09767 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 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.
Reason for recall
The recalled 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, and return the garment to the place of purchase or to the firm 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 | 09767 |
| Date reported | September 8, 2009 |
| Date initiated | September 8, 2009 |
| Recalling firm | La Jolla Sport USA Inc., of Irvine, Calif. |
| Affected scope | About 2,300 |
| 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, and return the garment to the p…
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- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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