Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Dysfunctional Clothing Due to Strangulation Hazard
CPSC recall 09164 · announced March 25, 2009 · Dysfunctional Clothing · 450 units affected
The product
Lost Children's Sweatshirts with drawstring sizes S-XL, RN # 85773. The product name and style numbers are found on the hangtag at the left side seam of the garment.
The hazard
The jackets have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
What to do (per CPSC)
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 Dysfunctional Clothing LLC for a full refund.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: Macy's, Bloomingdales, Zappo's, and Jacks Surf Shop stores nationwide. The sweatshirts were sold between June 2008 and December 2008 for about $26.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact Dysfunctional Clothing at (800)-760-3417 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.lostenterprises.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.