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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE	Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 925-6278
October 25, 2006	CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Release #07-015

Wal-Mart Recalls Minnie Mouse Cardigan Sets Due to Strangulation 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: Minnie Mouse Cardigan Sets

Units: About 14,000

Distributor: Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.

Hazard: If the cardigan is buttoned, the ribbon woven around the
neckline poses a strangulation hazard for children.

Incidents/Injuries: No incidents or injuries have been reported.

Description: The pink cardigan is sold as part of a three-piece set
which also includes a light pink turtleneck and denim pants. The
cardigan has a pink ribbon woven around the neckline. Minnie Mouse is
embroidered on the lower left front of the cardigan. The cardigan was
sold in sizes 12M, 18M, 24M, 3T, 4T, and 5T.

Sold exclusively at: Wal-Mart stores nationwide from July 2006 through
August 2006 for about $15.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should take the recalled cardigan away from children
immediately and return the entire three-piece set to Wal-Mart for a full
refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Wal-Mart at (800)
925-6278 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit
the firm's Web site at www.walmartstores.com

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including a picture of the
recalled product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07015.html

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