Lands' End Infant and Toddler Squall Parkas, Sport Squalls, Squall Snow Suits and Squall Bibs
CPSC Recall #05-546 — February 28, 2005
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 05-546 |
| Recall Date | February 28, 2005 |
| Remedy Type | Dispose |
| Units Affected | About 24,000 |
| Importer | Lands' End, of Dodgeville, Wis. |
| Manufactured In | China and Hong Kong |
Where It Was Sold
| Lands' End Catalogue and Internet sales from August 2004 through December 21 |
| 2004 for between $54.50 and $79.50. |
Product
Lands' End Infant and Toddler Squall Parkas, Sport Squalls, Squall Snow Suits and Squall Bibs
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 94648Infant Hooded Sport Squall, style 94650Infant Squall Snowsuit, style 94654Infant Squall Bib, style 94652Toddler Squall Parka, style 94649Toddler Hooded Sport Squall, style 94651Toddler Squall Snowsuit, style 94655Toddler Squall Bib, style 94653
Hazard
The rubber zipper pull-tab can be bitten off and may pose a risk of choking to young children.
Incidents & Injuries
Four reports of the tab being chewed off, without injury.
Remedy Instructions
Cut off the fabric zipper pull and dispose of it.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Dispose at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Dispose) at no cost to you.
Federal law prohibits the sale of toys with small parts for children under age 3. CPSC uses a standardized small parts cylinder to test whether pieces from a toy can fit entirely inside — if they can, they are considered a choking hazard. Products marketed for children under 3 must not contain any small parts. Beyond the legal requirements, the CPSC and pediatricians recommend keeping all small objects away from children under 4, as the risk of choking extends beyond the formal legal age threshold.
In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.