July 10, 2009
C-Mrk Inc. is recalling childrens hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings. The drawstring through the hood can pose a strangulation hazard to children and has been prohibited by federal guidelines since 1996.
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.
The sweatshirts, made in China, were sold at Macys department stores in Southern California from December 2008 through April 2009 for about $35.
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.
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 firms Web site at www.oceancurrent.com.
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).