Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by C-Mrk Inc. Due to Strangulation Hazard
Recall 09269 · Jul 9, 2009 · C-Mrk Inc.
725
units affected
725
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09269
- Date
- Jul 9, 2009
- Company
- C-Mrk Inc.
- Units affected
- 725
- Product
- Boys' Hooded Sweatshirts
- Product type
- Clothing (Children)
- Hazard
- Strangulation
The product
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.
What can happen
The hooded sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Macy's department stores in Southern California from December 2008 through April 2009 for about $35.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled boys' hooded sweatshirts?
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.
What is the hazard?
The hooded sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.