CPSCJuly 9, 2009

Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled

Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by C-Mrk Inc. Due to Strangulation Hazard

Why was Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled recalled?

The hooded sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, or return the garment to either the place of purchase or to C-Mrk for a full refund. Contact: For additional information contact C-Mrk Inc. collect at (323) 826-6900 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. PT Tuesday through Thursday or visit the firm's Web site at www.oceancurrent.com

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Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Boys' Hooded Sweatshirts
Company
C-Mrk Inc., of Vernon, Calif.
Quantity
About 725
Sold at
Macy's department stores in Southern California from December 2008 through April 2009 for about $35.
Recall date
July 9, 2009
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The boys' hooded sweatshirts have the brand name Ocean Current and RN#67225 number in the neck label. The garments were sold in the color smoke and in sizes S-XL.

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