Cayre Group Recalls Candie's Children's Hoodies for Strangulation Hazard
The Cayre Group is recalling Candie's children's hooded sweatshirts sold at Kohl's because the hood drawstrings pose a strangulation hazard to children.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a strangulation hazard in children's clothing, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.
Plain-English summary
The Cayre Group, of New York, N.Y., is recalling Candie's brand children's zip-front hooded sweatshirts. The recalled garments feature drawstrings through the hood, which pose a strangulation hazard to children. The sweatshirts were manufactured in the Philippines and sold in four youth sizes (S, M, L, XL) in two colors: Blue Bell and Demitasse.
Approximately 4,500 units were sold at Kohl's department stores and on Kohls.com from August 2006 through September 2006 for between $20 and $36. A tag sewn on the inside of the garment reads "Candie's." The company has not reported any incidents or injuries associated with the product.
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard. Alternatively, consumers may contact The Cayre Group to return the merchandise for a full refund. 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 www.cayre.com.
The recalled product
- Product
- Candie's Brand Children's Hoodie Sweatshirts with Drawstrings
- Manufacturer
- The Cayre Group, of New York, N.Y.
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 4,500
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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