Recall Category: Kids Recalls
Recall Date: 2001-01-18T00:00:00
Product: Ocean Pacific® girls' sweatshirts with drawstrings
Company: Upton's, Lamont's, Gottschalks, and Sports Authority stores nationwide sold these sweatshirts, from August 1999 through October 1999, for about $30.
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.
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."
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.
Recall Number: 01067
Product Type: Children’s Clothing
Hazard Type: Other Safety Hazard