The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·09269·Announced 2009-07-09

C-Mrk Recalls Boys' Hooded Sweatshirts Due to Strangulation Hazard

C-Mrk Inc. is recalling boys' hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings due to a strangulation hazard. No injuries have been reported.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a strangulation hazard, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

C-Mrk Inc. is recalling boys' hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings in the hood due to a strangulation hazard. The recalled garments are brand name Ocean Current, color smoke, and sizes S-XL. The neck label displays the brand name and RN#67225. About 725 units were distributed.

The sweatshirts were sold at Macy's department stores in Southern California from December 2008 through April 2009 for about $35. The products were manufactured in China. No injuries have been reported.

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, or return the garment to the place of purchase or to C-Mrk for a full refund. 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 www.oceancurrent.com.

The recalled product

Product
Boys' Hooded Sweatshirts
Category
Consumer Product — Children's Clothing
Hazard
Affected units
725

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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