CPSC, Lakeside Collection Announce Recall of Fleece Pant Sets with Long Waist Drawstring on Jacket
CPSC recall 04517 · announced December 2, 2003 · Lakeside Collection Of Lincolnshire, Ill · 3,628 units affected
The product
The two-piece fleece pant set is pink and royal blue and comes in sizes 4 to 6X.
The hazard
Waist drawstring on jacket is longer than 3 inches when the waist is expanded to its fullest width, and there are toggles and knots at the end of the un-tacked drawstring. This can cause the drawstring to catch on protrusions (such as bus doors or handles), potentially causing injury or death if the person is dragged by the vehicle.
What to do (per CPSC)
Pull the waist drawstrings out of the jacket.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported with this product.
Sold at: Catalog sales, from August 2003 to October 2003, for about $12
Consumer contact: For more information, call Lakeside toll-free at (866) 847-4327 or send an email to customerservice@lakeside.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.