Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Dysfunctional Clothing Due to Strangulation Hazard
Recall 09164 · Mar 25, 2009 · Dysfunctional Clothing LLC
450
units affected
450
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09164
- Date
- Mar 25, 2009
- Company
- Dysfunctional Clothing LLC
- Units affected
- 450
- Product
- Hooded Fleece Sweatshirts
- Product type
- Clothing (Children)
- Hazard
- Strangulation
The product
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.
What can happen
The jackets have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Macy's, Bloomingdales, Zappo's, and Jacks Surf Shop stores nationwide. The sweatshirts were sold between June 2008 and December 2008 for about $26.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled hooded fleece sweatshirts?
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.
What is the hazard?
The jackets have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.