Lands' End Little Girl's Fur Trimmed Parka and Little Kids' Reversible Down Parka
CPSC Recall #03-529 — March 16, 2003
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 03-529 |
| Recall Date | March 16, 2003 |
| Remedy Type | Refund, Replace |
| Units Affected | Approximately 6,000 |
Where It Was Sold
| The parkas were sold through the Lands' End catalog |
| website and certain Sears |
| Roebuck and Co. retail stores from November 2002 through mid-January 2003 for $79.50 or below. |
Product
Lands' End Little Girl's Fur Trimmed Parka and Little Kids' Reversible Down Parka
Description
PRODUCT: Parkas - Lands' End Inc. of Dodgeville, Wis., is voluntarily recalling approximately 6,000 children's parkas. The recalled parkas are style numbers 79725 and 79721. Style numbers can be found on the top line of a small label that is immediately behind the larger garment care label. (On the reversible down parka, shown at left, this label will be found inside the pocket. On the fur-trimmed down parka, shown at right, the label can be found on the neckline.) The parkas were sold through the Lands' End catalog, website and certain Sears, Roebuck and Co. retail stores from November 2002 through mid-January 2003 for $79.50 or below.PROBLEM: The zipper box may detach, allowing the zipper slide to detach. The small parts, if detached, could pose a risk of choking.INCIDENTS/INJURIES: Lands' End, Inc. has received reports of the zipper detaching, but no injuries have been reported.WHAT TO DO: Consumers should immediately stop using this product and contact Lands' End toll free at (800) 200-6212 or visit the website at www.landsend.com Many purchasers were contacted directly by letter and provided with a replacement parka. If you have not received a letter regarding this product, please contact Lands' End to discuss the return, refund or replacement of your child's parka.
Hazard
The zipper box may detach, allowing the zipper slide to detach. The small parts, if detached, could pose a risk of choking.
Incidents & Injuries
Lands' End, Inc. has received reports of the zipper detaching, but no injuries have been reported.
Remedy Instructions
Consumers should immediately stop using this product and contact Lands' End toll free at (800) 200-6212 or visit the website at www.landsend.com Many purchasers were contacted directly by letter and provided with a replacement parka. If you have not received a letter regarding this product, please contact Lands' End to discuss the return, refund or replacement of your child's parka.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Refund, Replace 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 (Refund, Replace) 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.