TKS Children's Pants Recalled by Sears; Drawstrings at Waist Pose Entrapment Hazard
Recall 08116 · Dec 6, 2007 · E.S. Sutton Inc.
6,100
units affected
6,100
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08116
- Date
- Dec 6, 2007
- Company
- E.S. Sutton Inc.
- Units affected
- 6,100
- Product
- TKS-brand children's pants
- Product type
- Clothing (Children)
- Hazard
- Strangulation
The product
The recalled pants were sold in two styles. The first style (model numbers 62240 and 62254) is denim with a brown ribbon belt on the waistband. These pants have a sewn-on patch and an embroidered butterfly. They were sold in infant sizes 12 months, 18 months and 24 months and toddler sizes 2T, 3T and 4T. The second style (model number 62226) is khaki with a fabric belt on the waistband. They have two cargo pockets, one with an embroidered heart. The cuffs have buttons and plaid trim on the underside. They were sold in toddler sizes 2T, 3T and 4T.
What can happen
The recalled pants have a ribbon belt at the waist that can pose an entrapment or entanglement hazard to children.
The fix
Consumers should immediately remove the belt to eliminate the hazard.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Sears stores nationwide from July 2007 through August 2007 for about $16.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled tks-brand children's pants?
Consumers should immediately remove the belt to eliminate the hazard.
What is the hazard?
The recalled pants have a ribbon belt at the waist that can pose an entrapment or entanglement 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.