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RecallCPSCcpsc-4140STRANGULATION OR ENTANGLEMENT

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

Units Affected
5,200
Recall Date
December 6, 2007
Issuing Agency
Hazard
Strangulation Or Entanglement
Sears Stores Nationwide During September 2007 For About $34. recall product photo 1

CPSC Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-4140.

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.

Corrective Action (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-4140.

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring to eliminate the hazard.

✅ What you should do

  1. Stop using the product if you own it.
  2. Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
  3. Contact Sears Stores Nationwide During September 2007 For About $34. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
  4. For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
  5. If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.

Consumer Contact (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-4140.

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

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Sears Stores Nationwide During September 2007 For About $34. Recall FAQ

Sears Stores Nationwide During September 2007 For About $34. is the subject of a children's products recall: Personal Identity Children’s Sweaters with Drawstrings Recalled by Sears Due to Strangulation Hazard. The notice was published on December 6, 2007 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 5,200 units are potentially affected.