Personal Identity Children’s Sweaters with Drawstrings Recalled by Sears Due to Strangulation Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2007-12-06). Hazards: strangulation. About 5,200 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 08118 |
| Published | 2007-12-06 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Clothing (Children) |
| Products | Personal Identity-brand V-neck sweaters with hood |
| Firm named in the title | Sears |
| Firms | A & R Knitwear, of New York, N.Y. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | Pakistan |
| Units (US) | 5,200 |
| Hazard classes | strangulation |
| Sold | Sears stores nationwide during September 2007 for about $34. |
Description
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.
Hazard
The recalled sweaters have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring to eliminate the hazard.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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