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InjuryJanuary 18, 2001CPSC #01067

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

Product
Clothing & Apparel
Units affected
6,600
Remedy
refund

What was recalled

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.

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.

Made in

Pakistan, Guatemala

Where it was sold

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

Photos

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