CPSC Recalls

Recalls / 2001-01-18

CPSC, Trends Clothing Corp. Announce Recall of Girls' Sweatshirts

01067 · Recalled 2001-01-18 · CPSC page

Ocean Pacific® girls' sweatshirts with drawstrings
Ocean Pacific® girls' sweatshirts with drawstrings

Description

These navy blue Ocean Pacific girls' long-sleeve hooded sweatshirts were sold in sizes 2T through 12 in pullover and zip-up front styles. "OP" is on the front of the sweatshirts and on a collar label. Also on a collar label is written either "Made in Pakistan" or "Made in Guatemala."

Hazards

These sweatshirts have hood drawstrings. Children can get entangled and strangle in the drawstrings that catch on objects, including playground equipment, fences and tree branches.

Reported injuries

CPSC and Trends Clothing Corp. have not received any reports of injuries involving these sweatshirts. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.

Remedy

Consumers should remove the drawstring from these garments immediately, or return them to the store where purchased for a refund.

Products

NameModelUnits
Ocean Pacific® girls' sweatshirts with drawstringsAbout 6,600

Parties

Importer
Trends Clothing Corp., of Hialeah Gardens, Fla.
Made in
Pakistan, Guatemala
Sold at
Upton's, Lamont's, Gottschalks, Sports Authority sold these sweatshirts, from August 1999 through October 1999, for about $30.

Consumer contact

For more information, consumers should contact Trends Clothing Corp. at (800) 7-TRENDS (787-3637) between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday ET.

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Ocean Pacific® girls' sweatshirts with drawstrings
Ocean Pacific® girls' sweatshirts with drawstrings

Source: CPSC recall 01067. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.