O'Neill Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by La Jolla Sport Due to Strangulation Hazard
Recall 09767 · Sep 8, 2009 · La Jolla Sport USA Inc.
2,300
units affected
2,300
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09767
- Date
- Sep 8, 2009
- Company
- La Jolla Sport USA Inc.
- Units affected
- 2,300
- Product
- Children's Hooded Fleece Sweatshirts
- Product type
- Clothing (Children)
- Hazard
- Strangulation
The product
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.
What can happen
The recalled 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, and return the garment to the place of purchase or to the firm for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Ron Jons' Surf Shop, Dillards and McCaulous stores nationwide from June 2009 through August 2009 for about $65.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled children's hooded fleece sweatshirts?
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.
What is the hazard?
The recalled 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.