CPSC recall 01-067, announced January 18, 2001, covers Trends Clothing Ocean Pacific® girls' sweatshirts with drawstrings (about 6,600 units). These sweatshirts have hood drawstrings. Consumers should remove the drawstring from these garments immediately, or return them to the store where purchased for a refund.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
"OP" is on the front of the sweatshirts and on a collar label.
Which products are included?
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."
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
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.
Incidents and 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.
Official remedy
Consumers should remove the drawstring from these garments immediately, or return them to the store where purchased for a refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Trends Clothing
- Product type
- Clothing & outerwear
- Recall number
- 01-067
- Units
- About 6,600
- Manufactured in
- Pakistan, Guatemala
- Sold at / sales period
- Upton's, Lamont's, Gottschalks, and Sports Authority stores nationwide sold these sweatshirts, from August 1999 through October 1999, for about $30.
- Importer
- Trends Clothing Corp., of Hialeah Gardens, Fla.
Ocean Pacific® girls' sweatshirts with drawstrings
CPSC product type: Clothing (Children)
Recall contact information
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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