Carhartt Recalls Men's Work Pants with Hem Adjustment Cords Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Dick's Sporting Goods
Recall 23171 · Mar 30, 2023 · Carhartt
32,505
units affected
32,505
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 23171
- Date
- Mar 30, 2023
- Company
- Carhartt
- Units affected
- 32,505
- Product
- Carhartt Men's Force Relaxed 5 Pocket Work Pants
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves Carhartt Men's Force Relaxed 5 Pocket Work Pants with an elastic drawstring hem near the ankle of the pants. Product number 105222 is printed on a tag on the inside seam near the waistband. The pants are made of 81% cotton/16% nylon/3% elastane, stretch twill, were sold in gray and brown colors, and feature two front pockets, a phone pocket on the right leg and two back pockets, one with a zipper and includes all sizes.
What can happen
An elastic drawstring hem near the ankle of the pants can create an extended loop, posing a trip and fall hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled work pants and return the pants to Dicks Sporting Goods or Carhartt for a full refund. If consumers want to keep the pants, they can cut the loop out of the hems and send a photo to Carhartt at just_ask_us@carhartt.com showing proof that the cord was removed to get a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Dick's Sporting Goods stores nationwide and online at http://www.dickssportinggoods.com from July 2022 through November 2022 for about $70.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled carhartt men's force relaxed 5 pocket work pants?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled work pants and return the pants to Dicks Sporting Goods or Carhartt for a full refund. If consumers want to keep the pants, they can cut the loop out of the hems and send a photo to Carhartt at just_ask_us@carhartt.com showing proof that the cord was removed to get.
What is the hazard?
An elastic drawstring hem near the ankle of the pants can create an extended loop, posing a trip and fall hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.