CPSCMarch 25, 2009

La Jolla Sport Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with recall: Strangulation Hazard

La Jolla Sport Recalls Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard

Why was La Jolla Sport Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with recalled?

The jackets have a drawstring through the hood, which poses a strangulation hazard.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard or return the garment to the place of purchase or to La Jolla Sport to receive a full refund. Contact: For additional information, contact La Jolla Sport USA at (800) 213-6444 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.oneill.com

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
O'Neill Children's Sweatshirts with Drawstrings
Company
La Jolla Sport USA, of Irvine, Calif.
Quantity
About 9,700
Sold at
Bloomingdale's, Macy's, Boscovs, Chicks Sporting Goods, Gottschalks, Jacks Surf and Sport, Lesters and Zappos nationwide from December 2007 through January 2009 for about $30.
Recall date
March 25, 2009
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The recalled children's hooded sweatshirts have RN number 85773 printed in the center back neck and were sold in sizes S-XL. The product name and style number are printed on the hangtag on the left side seam of the garment, which comes in a variety of colors.

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