LaJolla Sport Recalls Boy's Hooded Flannel Shirts Due to Strangulation Hazard

The hooded sweatshirts have drawstrings in the neck that can pose a strangulation hazard to children.

Recall #: 12169
Affected scope: About 600

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

The CPSC recalled This recall involves O'Neill Pluto brand, boy's flannel long sleeve shirts with button fr….

LaJolla Sport Recalls Boy's Hooded Flannel Shirts Due to Strangulation Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in May 8, 2012. Reason: The hooded sweatshirts have drawstrings in the neck that can pose a strangulation hazard to children.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled sweatshirt from their child and remove the…. Verify recall #12169 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The hooded sweatshirts have drawstrings in the neck that can pose a strangulation hazard to children..

None
agency class: May 8, 2012
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #12169 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, 5 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

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.

Reason for recall

The hooded sweatshirts have drawstrings in the neck that can pose a strangulation hazard to children.

Remedy, what to do

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 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	12169
Date reported	May 8, 2012
Date initiated	May 8, 2012
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 600
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 take the recalled sweatshirt from their child and remove the drawstring from the hooded flannel shir…

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The hooded sweatshirts have drawstrings in the neck that can pose a strangulation hazard to children.

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Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on May 8, 2012. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 12169.

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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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