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

These sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children.

Recall #: 06263
Affected scope: About 4,500

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

The Cayre Group, of New York, N.y. recalled The recalled hoodie style zip front hooded sweatshirts were sold in four youth sizes S (7….

The Cayre Group Recalls Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Sold at Kohl's for Strangulat… was recalled by The Cayre Group, of New York, N.y. in September 20, 2006. Reason: These sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the…. Verify recall #06263 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

The Cayre Group, of New York, N.y. issued this CPSC recall-These sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children..

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agency class: September 20, 2006
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #06263 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product 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."

Reason for recall

These sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children.

Remedy, what to do

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.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	06263
Date reported	September 20, 2006
Date initiated	September 20, 2006
Recalling firm	The Cayre Group, of New York, N.y.
Affected scope	About 4,500
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, or contact The Cayre Group to r…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

These sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children.

What should consumers do? ▼

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.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on September 20, 2006. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 06263.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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