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Candie’s Children’s Hoodie Sweatshirts with Drawstrings

Description: The Cayre Group Recalls Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Sold at Kohl's for Strangulation Hazard NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 20, 2006 Release #06-263 Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 284-3023 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 The Cayre Group Recalls Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Sold at Kohl's for Strangulation Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firms named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer products. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: "Candie's" Brand Children's Hoodie Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Units: About 4,500 Manufacturer: The Cayre Group, of New York, N.Y. Hazard: These sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist by drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets and sweatshirts. Incidents/Injuries: No incidents or injuries have been reported. Description: 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." Sold at: Kohl's department stores and on Kohls.com from August 2006 through September 2006 for between $20 and $36. Manufactured in: Phillipines Remedy: 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. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact The Cayre Group at (800) 284-3023 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site www.cayre.com Note: CPSC was notified about these garments by the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection. [Learn More]

Candie’s Children’s Hoodie Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recall Information

Country of OriginPhilippines
Recall Date09/20/2006
Recall ID3362
Recall Number06263
Product TypeClothing (Children)
HazardStrangulation
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