CPSC, Lands' End Announce Recall of Zipper Pulls on Children's Outer Wear

Recalled March 1, 2005 · CPSC recall 05546 · Lands' End

Hazard

The rubber zipper pull-tab can be bitten off and may pose a risk of choking to young children.

Remedy

Cut off the fabric zipper pull and dispose of it.

Units

About 24,000

Incidents / injuries

Four reports of the tab being chewed off, without injury.

Description

The recalled Lands' End outer wear have a rubber tab located at the end of the fabric zipper pull located on the front of the jacket. The recall includes the garments and style numbers listed below. The style number is written on a label in the left side seam of the garment. Infant Squall Parka, style 94648 Infant Hooded Sport Squall, style 94650 Infant Squall Snowsuit, style 94654 Infant Squall Bib, style 94652 Toddler Squall Parka, style 94649 Toddler Hooded Sport Squall, style 94651 Toddler Squall Snowsuit, style 94655 Toddler Squall Bib, style 94653

What to do

Cut off the fabric zipper pull and dispose of it.

Contact

For more information, call Lands' End at (800) 200-6212 anytime, or visit their Web site at www.landsend.com

Product

Lands' End Infant and Toddler Squall Parkas, Sport Squalls, Squall Snow Suits and Squall Bibs

Imported by

Lands' End, of Dodgeville, Wis.

Retailers

Lands' End Catalogue and Internet sales, from August 2004 through December 21, 2004, for between $54.50 and $79.50.

Made in

China · Hong Kong

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →