About 600 O’Neill Pluto hooded flannel shirts have been recalled by La Jolla Sport USA Inc. doing business as O’Neill Clothing, of Irvine, Calif. The hooded sweatshirts have drawstrings in the neck that can pose a strangulation hazard to children.

This recall involves O’Neill Pluto brand, boys’ 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 shirts were sold at East Coast Surf Products, Hansens Surfboards, Huntington Surf & Sport, Jacks Surf and Sport, Main Beach Surf & Sport, O’Neill, Riders Outlet, Sports Chalet, Valley Skate N Surf and other surfing specialty stores nationwide between September 2011 and December 2011 for about $60.

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