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LaJolla Sport Recalls Boy's Hooded Flannel Shirts Due to Strangulation Hazard

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What's being recalled

O'Neill Pluto hooded flannel shirts

Units: About 600

This recall involves O'Neill Pluto brand, boy's flannel long sleeve shirts with button front, a hood and two chest pockets. Style name "Pluto Flannel" and Style No. 41204106 is printed on a label sewn inside the wearer's left side seam. "O'NEILL" is printed on a label sewn inside the back neck. The shirts were sold in dark grey with horizontal black stripes and in child sizes small, medium, large and extra large.

The problem, in CPSC's words

The hooded sweatshirts have drawstrings in the neck that can pose a strangulation hazard to children.

Incidents and injuries reported to CPSC

None reported

What CPSC says to do

Refund

Consumers should immediately take the recalled sweatshirt from their child and remove the drawstring from the hooded flannel shirt, to eliminate the hazard, and return the garment to the place of purchase or to the company for a full refund.

How to contact the company

For additional information, please contact La Jolla Sport at (800) 213-6444 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the company's website at www.shoponeillusa.com

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice 12169, cpsc.gov. Text in quotes is from CPSC. Photos: CPSC.