CPSC, Trends Clothing Corp. Announce Recall of Girls' Sweatshirts
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2001-01-18). Hazards: strangulation. About 6,600 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 01067 |
| Published | 2001-01-18 |
| Last updated | 2026-01-14 |
| Product category | Clothing (Children) |
| Products | Ocean Pacific® girls' sweatshirts with drawstrings |
| Firm named in the title | Trends Clothing Corp. |
| Firms | Trends Clothing Corp., of Hialeah Gardens, Fla. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | Guatemala, Pakistan |
| Units (US) | 6,600 |
| Hazard classes | strangulation |
| Remedy classes | refund |
| Sold | Upton's, Lamont's, Gottschalks, and Sports Authority stores nationwide sold these sweatshirts, from August 1999 through October 1999, for about $30. |
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."
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 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.
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