Personal Identity-brand V-neck sweaters with hood
CPSC Recall #08-118 — December 5, 2007
Product
Personal Identity-brand V-neck sweaters with hood
Description
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Sears is voluntarily recalling about 5,200 Personal Identity-brand V-neck sweaters with hood (imported by A & R Knitwear, of New York, N.Y.). The recalled sweaters 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.Name of Product: Personal Identity-brand V-neck sweaters with hoodUnits: About 5,200Importer: A & R Knitwear, of New York, N.Y.Hazard: The recalled sweaters 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: None reported.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.Sold at: Sears stores nationwide during September 2007 for about $34.Manufactured in: PakistanRemedy: Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring to eliminate the hazard.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Sears at (800) 659-7026 between 7am - 9pm CT Monday through Friday, 7am - 6pm Saturday, or visit the firm's website at www.sears.com.Note: CPSC was alerted to this hazard by the State of Connecticut's Department of Consumer Protection.
Hazard
The recalled sweaters 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
None reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring to eliminate the hazard.
Units Affected
About 5,200
Sold At
Sears stores nationwide during September 2007 for about $34.
Importer
A & R Knitwear, of New York, N.Y.
Manufactured In
Pakistan