TKS Children's Pants Recalled by Sears; Drawstrings at Waist Pose Entrapment Hazard

The recalled pants have a ribbon belt at the waist that can pose an entrapment or entanglement hazard to children.

Recall #: 08116
Affected scope: About 6,100

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

The CPSC recalled The recalled pants were sold in two styles. The first style (model numbers 62240 and 6225….

TKS Children's Pants Recalled by Sears; Drawstrings at Waist Pose Entrapment Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in December 6, 2007. Reason: The recalled pants have a ribbon belt at the waist that can pose an entrapment or entanglement hazard to chil…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove the belt to eliminate the hazard.. Verify recall #08116 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The recalled pants have a ribbon belt at the waist that can pose an entrapment or entanglement hazard to chil….

None
agency class: December 6, 2007
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #08116 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, 5 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 pants were sold in two styles. The first style (model numbers 62240 and 62254) is denim with a brown ribbon belt on the waistband. These pants have a sewn-on patch and an embroidered butterfly. They were sold in infant sizes 12 months, 18 months and 24 months and toddler sizes 2T, 3T and 4T. The second style (model number 62226) is khaki with a fabric belt on the waistband. They have two cargo pockets, one with an embroidered heart. The cuffs have buttons and plaid trim on the underside. They were sold in toddler sizes 2T, 3T and 4T.

Reason for recall

The recalled pants have a ribbon belt at the waist that can pose an entrapment or entanglement hazard to children.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately remove the belt to eliminate the hazard.

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	08116
Date reported	December 6, 2007
Date initiated	December 6, 2007
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 6,100
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 belt to eliminate the hazard.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The recalled pants have a ribbon belt at the waist that can pose an entrapment or entanglement hazard to children.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately remove the belt to eliminate the hazard.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 6, 2007. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 08116.

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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