The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·09767·Announced 2009-09-08

O'Neill Children's Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled for Strangulation Hazard

La Jolla Sport is recalling O'Neill children's 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, meeting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

La Jolla Sport USA Inc. is recalling O'Neill brand children's hooded fleece sweatshirts. The recall involves approximately 2,300 units of the "Love Goes" (style #39810012) and "Up and Under" (style #39202202) styles in child sizes S through XL. These garments were manufactured in China and sold at Ron Jons' Surf Shop, Dillards, and McCaulous stores nationwide from June 2009 through August 2009 for about $65 each. The RN #85773 is printed on the care label in the neck.

The recall is being issued because the sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reports that no injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard. They may also return the garment to the place of purchase or to La Jolla Sport for a full refund. For additional information, consumers can contact La Jolla Sport at (800) 662-7873 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit www.lajollagroup.com.

The recalled product

Product
Children's Hooded Fleece Sweatshirts
Affected units
2,300

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.