Safety regulator, Kohl's Department Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Children's Fleece Pant Sets
Recall 03058 · Dec 23, 2002 · Kohl's Department Stores Inc.
9,600
units affected
9,600
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 03058
- Date
- Dec 23, 2002
- Company
- Kohl's Department Stores Inc.
- Units affected
- 9,600
- Product
- Children's Fleece Pant Sets
- Product type
- Clothing (Children)
- Hazard
- Choking
The product
The recall includes the First Moments- or Second Step-brand two-piece pants set. The brand name is written on a label inside the tops of the set. The set's pink fleece top has two patch pockets and the cotton pants have a pink floral print. The set came in sizes 3 months to 24 months. The set has a cut-out floral pattern in the fabric at the end of the sleeves, along the hem of the top and along the top of each pocket. The part of the fabric subject to the cutting has been weakened and tears easily from the rest of the garment.
What can happen
Small pieces of fabric at the end of the sleeves, along the hem and on the pockets of the tops can be torn off easily, posing a choking hazard.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the set immediately and return it to the store where purchased for a refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Kohl's Department Stores Inc. has received two reports of young children putting torn pieces of fabric in their mouths. One child reportedly began to choke on a piece of material.
- Sold at
- Kohl's Department Stores sold the pant set nationwide, from September 2002 through early November 2002, for about $18.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled children's fleece pant sets?
Consumers should stop using the set immediately and return it to the store where purchased for a refund.
What is the hazard?
Small pieces of fabric at the end of the sleeves, along the hem and on the pockets of the tops can be torn off easily, posing a choking 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.