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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

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

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firms named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer products. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

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: Phillipines

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.

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the
recalled product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml06/06263.html