O'Neill Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by La Jolla Sport Due to Strangulation Hazard

Recalled September 8, 2009 · CPSC recall 09767 · O'Neill

Hazard

The recalled sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.

Remedy

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.

Units

About 2,300

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

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.

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.

Contact

For additional information, contact La Jolla Sport at (800) 662-7873 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.lajollagroup.com

Product

Children's Hooded Fleece Sweatshirts

Distributed by

La Jolla Sport USA Inc., of Irvine, Calif.

Retailers

Ron Jons' Surf Shop, Dillards and McCaulous stores nationwide from June 2009 through August 2009 for about $65.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →