The Cayre Group Recalls Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Sold at Kohl's for Strangulation Hazard
Recall 06263 · Sep 20, 2006 · The Cayre Group
4,500
units affected
4,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06263
- Date
- Sep 20, 2006
- Company
- The Cayre Group
- Units affected
- 4,500
- Product
- Candie's Brand Children's Hoodie Sweatshirts with Drawstrings
- Product type
- Clothing (Children)
- Hazard
- Strangulation
The product
The recalled hoodie style zip front hooded sweatshirts were sold in four youth sizes S (7-8), M (9-12), L (14) and XL (16.) The sweatshirts have drawstrings through the hood and were available in two colors, Blue Bell and Demitasse. A tag sewn on the inside of the garment reads "Candie's."
What can happen
These sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children.
The fix
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, or contact The Cayre Group to return the merchandise for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- No incidents or injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Kohl's department stores and on Kohls.com from August 2006 through September 2006 for between $20 and $36.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled candie's brand children's hoodie sweatshirts with drawstrings?
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, or contact The Cayre Group to return the merchandise for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
These sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood, posing 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.