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CPSC, Trends Clothing Corp. Announce Recall of Girls' Sweatshirts
Recalled January 18, 2001 · CPSC recall 01067 · Trends Clothing
Hazard
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.
Remedy
Consumers should remove the drawstring from these garments immediately, or return them to the store where purchased for a refund.
Units
About 6,600
Incidents / 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.
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."
What to do
Consumers should remove the drawstring from these garments immediately, or return them to the store where purchased for a refund.
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.
Product
Ocean Pacific® girls' sweatshirts with drawstrings
Imported by
Trends Clothing Corp., of Hialeah Gardens, Fla.
Retailers
Upton's, Lamont's, Gottschalks, and Sports Authority stores nationwide sold these sweatshirts, from August 1999 through October 1999, for about $30.
Made in
Pakistan · Guatemala
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →