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Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Rusty North America Due to Strangulation Hazard

U.S. CPSCStrangulationMar 25, 2009
Recalled Industrial R48210106, Continue R48210105 Hooded Fleece Sweatshirts
Recalled Industrial R48210106, Continue R48210105 Hooded Fleece Sweatshirts
Recalled Warp R48210122, Enuff R38203012 Hooded Fleece Sweatshirts
Recalled Warp R48210122, Enuff R38203012 Hooded Fleece Sweatshirts

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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.

Incidents & injuries

None reported.

Product description

The boys' hooded fleece sweatshirts were sold with the following names and style numbers printed along with the RN# 123549 located on the country of origin and care label in the center back neck: Industrial R48210106, Continue R48210105, Warp R48210122, and Enuff R38203012. All styles were sold in sizes S-XL and came in a variety of prints and colors including stripes and plaids.

Sold on

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

Contact the company

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.

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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