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Children's Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled by MM Compound Due to Strangulation Hazard

Recall 09-167 · March 25, 2009 · MM Compound

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 MM Compound for a full refund.

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Recall at a glance

Recall number
09-167 (CPSC)
Recall date
March 25, 2009
Brand
MM Compound
Category
Clothing and accessories
Products
Hooded Fleece Sweatshirts
Hazard
Strangulation Hazard
Hazard type
Suffocation and strangulation
Units
About 2,200
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
May 23, 2014

What was recalled

The boys' hooded fleece sweatshirts have style number M47610315 and style name "ID" printed along with the RN# 120953 located on the country of origin and care label sewn in the center back neck and were sold in sizes S-XL. The sweatshirts were sold in two colors - black and white.

Is my product affected?

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

  • Hooded Fleece Sweatshirts · About 2,200 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: The following retailers sold these products nationwide from August 2007 through November 2007 for about $50: Action Sports, Arrow Motorsports, Beaverton Honda Yamaha, Blue Beach Boardshop, California Motorsport Center, Chamber, City Trendz, Cycle Gear, Dead Sailor, Enduro Trgovina in Storitve, For Kids Only/FKO, Fox Racing Inc., Fritz Clothing, Graffiti Skate Shop, Gromitz, Jernigans Inc.DBA Yellow Mart, Loserkids Inc., Metal Mulisha Web Site, Monkeez (Skate & Surf), Novakane, Ocelot Engineering Inc, Ontario Beach Wear Inc. Renton Motorcycles, Riders Outlet, Rooney Inc., SC Rider Supply, Sea Barn, Seidner Enterprises Inc. Skin Retail, Steve's ATV Service Inc., Thorsen Motorsports, Threads Clothing Store, Tillys/World of Jeans & tops, TJX Companies/Marshalls, Underground Clothing*NSF8/8/07, Valley Skate & Surf, Wicked Wear and Gear, Xtreme Sportsear, and Zappos.com; MM Compound LLC (also known as Metal Mulisha Clothing), of Irvine, Calif..

Consumer contact

For additional information contact firm name toll-free at (877)-685-4742 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.

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 2,200 units). The boys' hooded fleece sweatshirts have style number M47610315 and style name "ID" printed along with the RN# 120953 located on the country of origin and care label sewn 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 either the place of purchase or to MM Compound for a full refund.

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