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Product recall · CPSCSeptember 8, 2009Highest risk

O'Neill Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings

The notice asks people to return it — see below for how.

What’s wrong

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

The Recall Registry rates this highest riskStrangulation risk.

What it looks like

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Recalled Hooded Fleece Sweatshirt
Recalled Hooded Fleece Sweatshirt

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Recalled Hooded Fleece Sweatshirt
Recalled Hooded Fleece Sweatshirt
Recalled Hooded Fleece Sweatshirts
Recalled Hooded Fleece Sweatshirts

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.

Who to 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

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.

Details

Units affected
About 2,300
Recall date
September 8, 2009
Made or distributed by
La Jolla Sport USA Inc., of Irvine, Calif.
Injuries reported
None reported
Model, lot or SKU numbers
3981001239202202
Sold at

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

The official notice

This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.

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

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