La Jolla Sport Recalls Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 09-163 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- March 25, 2009
- Brand
- La Jolla Sport
- Category
- Clothing and accessories
- Products
- O'Neill Children's Sweatshirts with Drawstrings
- Hazard
- Strangulation Hazard
- Hazard type
- Suffocation and strangulation
- Units
- About 9,700
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- May 23, 2014
What was recalled
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.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- O'Neill Children's Sweatshirts with Drawstrings · About 9,700 units
Photos from the recall notice




Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: 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.; La Jolla Sport USA, of Irvine, Calif..
Consumer 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
Recall history and context
La Jolla Sport appears in 3 CPSC recalls on record. See all La Jolla Sport recalls.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 136 recalls in the clothing and accessories category, 19 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
O'Neill Children's Sweatshirts with Drawstrings (About 9,700 units). The recalled children's hooded sweatshirts have RN number 85773 printed in the center back neck and were sold in sizes S-XL.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Strangulation Hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
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.
More recalls from La Jolla Sport
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