O’Neill Children’s Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by La Jolla Sport Due to Strangulation Hazard
Kids’ product recall 09-767. Announced by CPSC on Sep 8, 2009.
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The short answer
Announced by CPSC on Sep 8, 2009. Copied from CPSC on Oct 19, 2026.
Every line below is in CPSC’s own words, with its source beside it.
What’s wrong with it?
The recalled sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
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What should you do?
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, and return the garment to the place of purchase or to the firm for a full refund.
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- How to reach the firm: For additional information, contact La Jolla Sport at (800) 662-7873 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s Web site at www.lajollagroup.com
Which ones are recalled?
The recall involves hooded fleece sweatshirts with style names “Love Goes” (style #39810012) and “Up and Under” (style #39202202). They were sold under the O’Neill brand name in child sizes S - XL. The RN #85773 is printed on the care label in the neck.
About 2,300 units, as CPSC gives them.
Children’s Hooded Fleece Sweatshirts.
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CPSC’s photos
CPSC shows 3 photos on its notice. Hearth Record doesn’t copy them; each opens on cpsc.gov.
Who made and sold it?
- Distributed by La Jolla Sport USA Inc., Irvine, Calif.
- Ron Jons’ Surf Shop, Dillards and McCaulous stores nationwide from June 2009 through August 2009 for about $65.
- Made in China, as the notice gives it.
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Was anyone hurt?
None reported.
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What the record doesn’t say
- The notice lists no UPCs, so check the model, the description and the photos.
- The notice lists no model numbers in a field of their own; its description may give them.
- How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
Hearth Record wrote these lines.
Sources
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Recalls API.
Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.
Recalls of kids’ and home products are from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). CPSC does not endorse Hearth Record. Copied on Oct 19, 2026.