Trendset Originals Recalls Girls’ Sweaters with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard
Home product recall 06-138. Announced by CPSC on Apr 13, 2006.
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The short answer
Announced by CPSC on Apr 13, 2006. Copied from CPSC on Oct 19, 2026.
Every line below is in CPSC’s own words, with its source beside it.
What’s wrong with it?
A drawstring is threaded through the hood of the garment, posing a strangulation hazard to children.
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What should you do?
Consumers can remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard or return the hooded drawstring sweater to the store where purchased, for a full refund.
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- How to reach the firm: For additional information, contact Trendset at (800) 908-8308 between 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit Trendset’s Web site at www.trendsetny.com, or e-mail the firm at customer-service@trendsetny.com
Which ones are recalled?
The recalled girls’ hooded sweaters are pink, blue and white and have a label that reads “Who’s That Girl!” The R/N number is 48829, printed on the inside neck tag of the garment.
About 1,700 units, as CPSC gives them.
Who’s That Girl! Sweaters.
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CPSC’s photos
CPSC shows 1 photo on its notice. Hearth Record doesn’t copy them; each opens on cpsc.gov.
Who made and sold it?
- Distributed by Trendset Originals, New York, N.Y.
- Exclusively at Gordman’s Department stores nationwide from September 2005 through November 2005 for about $10.
- Made in Bangladesh, as the notice gives it.
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Was anyone hurt?
None reported.
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What the record doesn’t say
- The notice lists no UPCs, so check the model, the description and the photos.
- The notice lists no model numbers in a field of their own; its description may give them.
- How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
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Sources
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Recalls API.
Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.
Recalls of kids’ and home products are from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). CPSC does not endorse Hearth Record. Copied on Oct 19, 2026.