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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE	Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 659-7026
December 6, 2007	CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Release #08-116

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

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

Name of Product: TKS-brand children's pants

Units: About 6,100

Importer: E.S. Sutton Inc., of New York, N.Y.

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

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

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.

Manufactured in: China

Sold at: Sears stores nationwide from July 2007 through August 2007 for
about $16.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove the belt to eliminate the
hazard.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Sears at (800)
659-7026 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through Saturday, or visit
the firm's Web site at www.sears.com

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the
recalled product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08116.html