CPSCDecember 6, 2007

Personal Identity Children’s Sweaters with Drawstrings recall

Personal Identity Children’s Sweaters with Drawstrings Recalled by Sears Due to Strangulation Hazard

Why was Personal Identity Children’s Sweaters with Drawstrings recalled?

The recalled sweaters have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring to eliminate the hazard. 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

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Personal Identity-brand V-neck sweaters with hood
Company
A & R Knitwear, of New York, N.Y.
Quantity
About 5,200
Sold at
Sears stores nationwide during September 2007 for about $34.
Recall date
December 6, 2007
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product 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.

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