August 28, 2008
Orioxi International Corp. is recalling about 43,000 "Shirt Off My Back" hooded sweatshirts and jackets. The sweatshirts and jackets have drawstrings through the hood which pose a strangulation hazard to young children.
The recalled garments were sold in childrens sizes small, medium and large in the following colors: white, ivory, red, black, navy, brown, green, charcoal, blue, and pink. BAC is printed on the sewn-in tag on some of the garments. Breckenridge, Keystone, Jackson Hole, Vail, Steamboat, and Mackinac Island is printed on the front of the garments.
They were sold at Shirt off My Back retail stores located in Colorado, Wyoming, and Michigan from September 2005 through May 2008 for between $20 and $30. They were made in China.
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard. Consumer can return the garments to the place of purchase for a refund.
For additional information, contact Outfitter Trading Company at (800) 875-4352 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or visit the firms Web site at www.shirtoffmyback.com.
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
