CPSC2009-03-25
Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Rusty North America Due to Strangulation Hazard
Rusty North America, of Irvine, Calif.
Hazard
The 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, or return the garment to either the place of purchase or to Rusty North America for a full refund.
Sold at
The following retailers sold these products nationwide from August 2008 through December 2008 for prices ranging from about $40 to $65: 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
Affected count
635
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Hooded Fleece Sweatshirts
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Rusty North America toll-free at (877) 857-8789 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Childrens-Hooded-Sweatshirts-with-Drawstrings-Recalled-by-Rusty-North-America-Due-to-Strangulation-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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