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The Cayre Group Recalls Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Sold at Kohl's for Strangulation Hazard

  • Recalled "Candie's" Brand Children's Hoodie Sweatshirt with Drawstrings
  • Recalled "Candie's" Brand Children's Hoodie Sweatshirt with Drawstrings
Name of Product:
"Candie's" Brand Children's Hoodie Sweatshirts with Drawstrings
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.

Remedy:
Refund
Recall Date:
September 20, 2006
Units:

About 4,500

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.

Recall Details

Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), The Cayre Group, of New York, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 4,500 "Candie's" Brand Children's Hoodie Sweatshirts with Drawstrings. These sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children.

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: Philippines

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.

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.

Incidents/Injuries:

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.
Manufacturer(s):
The Cayre Group, of New York, N.Y.
Manufactured In:
Philippines
Recall number:
06-263

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