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

U.S. CPSCStrangulationJan 18, 2001
Ocean Pacific® girls' sweatshirts with drawstrings
Ocean Pacific® girls' sweatshirts with drawstrings
Ocean Pacific® girls' sweatshirts with drawstrings
Ocean Pacific® girls' sweatshirts with drawstrings

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

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.

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.

Product 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."

Sold on

Upton's, Lamont's, Gottschalks, and Sports Authority stores nationwide sold these sweatshirts, from August 1999 through October 1999, for about $30.

Contact the company

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.

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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