Personal Identity Children’s Sweaters with Drawstrings Recalled by Sears Due to Strangulation Hazard
CPSC recall 08118 · announced December 6, 2007 · A & R Knitwear · 5,200 units affected
The product
The recalled sweaters have a V-neck, hood and kangaroo pocket. The sweaters are either pink with charcoal stripes or blue with white stripes. They were sold in the following girls' sizes: small, medium, large, and extra large.
The hazard
The recalled sweaters have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring to eliminate the hazard.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: Sears stores nationwide during September 2007 for about $34.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact Sears at (800) 659-7026 7 am - 9 pm CT Monday through Friday, 7 am - 6 pm Saturday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.sears.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.