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Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Dysfunctional Clothing Due to Strangulation Hazard

Recall 09-164 · March 25, 2009 · Dysfunctional Clothing

What to doConsumers 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.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
09-164 (CPSC)
Recall date
March 25, 2009
Brand
Dysfunctional Clothing
Category
Clothing and accessories
Products
Hooded Fleece Sweatshirts
Hazard
Strangulation Hazard
Hazard type
Suffocation and strangulation
Units
About 450
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
May 23, 2014

What was recalled

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.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Hooded Fleece Sweatshirts · About 450 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Macy's, Bloomingdales, Zappo's, and Jacks Surf Shop stores nationwide. The sweatshirts were sold between June 2008 and December 2008 for about $26.; Dysfunctional Clothing LLC, of Irvine, Calif..

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

Recall history and context

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?

Hooded Fleece Sweatshirts (About 450 units). Lost Children's Sweatshirts with drawstring sizes S-XL, RN # 85773.

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 either the place of purchase or to Dysfunctional Clothing LLC for a full refund.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on May 23, 2014. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.