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

Recall 01-067 · January 18, 2001

What to doConsumers should remove the drawstring from these garments immediately, or return them to the store where purchased for a refund.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
01-067 (CPSC)
Recall date
January 18, 2001
Category
Clothing and accessories
Products
Ocean Pacific® girls' sweatshirts with drawstrings
Hazard
Suffocation and strangulation hazard
Hazard type
Suffocation and strangulation
Units
About 6,600
Made in
Pakistan, Guatemala
Last updated by CPSC
January 14, 2026

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."

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Ocean Pacific® girls' sweatshirts with drawstrings · About 6,600 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Upton's, Lamont's, Gottschalks, and Sports Authority stores nationwide sold these sweatshirts, from August 1999 through October 1999, for about $30.; Trends Clothing Corp., of Hialeah Gardens, Fla..

Injuries or incidents reported

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.

Consumer contact

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.

Recall history and context

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 136 recalls in the clothing and accessories category, 19 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Ocean Pacific® girls' sweatshirts with drawstrings (About 6,600 units). These navy blue Ocean Pacific girls' long-sleeve hooded sweatshirts were sold in sizes 2T through 12 in pullover and zip-up front styles.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Suffocation and strangulation hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should remove the drawstring from these garments immediately, or return them to the store where purchased for a refund.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on January 14, 2026. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.