The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·09168·Announced 2009-03-25

Rusty North America Recalls Children's Hooded Fleece Sweatshirts Due to Strangulation Hazard

Rusty North America is recalling 635 boys' hooded fleece sweatshirts because the hood drawstrings pose a strangulation hazard to children.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a strangulation hazard, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Rusty North America, of Irvine, Calif., is recalling 635 boys' hooded fleece sweatshirts. The recall involves four specific styles: Industrial R48210106, Continue R48210105, Warp R48210122, and Enuff R38203012. These garments were sold in sizes S-XL in various prints and colors, including stripes and plaids. The sweatshirts were manufactured in China.

The recall is due to a strangulation hazard. The sweatshirts feature a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation risk to children. The company has not reported any injuries associated with these products.

The affected sweatshirts were sold nationwide from August 2008 through December 2008 for prices ranging from about $40 to $65. Retailers included Adrenaline, Bunger Kids, Carlsbad Pipelines, Driftwood Beach Shoppe, Farias Surf & Sport, Heritage Surf & Sport, K Five Board Shop, Nomad Surf Shop, Nor'easter Surf Shop, Offshore Surf & Skate, Pitti Bimi, Riders Outlet, Rusty, Shoppers Department Store, Spellbinders, Surf Hut, Third Ave Surf Shop Inc, TJX Companies/Marshalls, Wallerbears Surf & Sport, and Wave Riding Vehicles.

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, or return the garment to the place of purchase or to Rusty North America for a full refund. For additional information, consumers can contact Rusty North America toll-free at (877) 857-8789 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday.

The recalled product

Product
Hooded Fleece Sweatshirts
Category
Consumer Product — Children's Clothing
Hazard
Affected units
635

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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