Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Rusty North America Due to Strangulation Hazard
Recall 09168 · Mar 25, 2009 · Rusty North America
635
units affected
635
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09168
- Date
- Mar 25, 2009
- Company
- Rusty North America
- Units affected
- 635
- Product
- Hooded Fleece Sweatshirts
- Product type
- Clothing (Children)
- Hazard
- Strangulation
The product
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.
What can happen
The sweatshirts 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 Rusty North America for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- The following retailers sold these products nationwide from August 2008 through December 2008 for prices ranging from about $40 to $65: Adrenaline, Bunger Kids, Carlsbad Pipelines, Driftwood Beach Shoppe, Farias Surf & Sport, Heritage Surf & Sport, K Five Board Shop, Nomad Surf Shop, Nor'easter...
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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 Rusty North America for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The sweatshirts 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.