Carhartt Men’s Force Relaxed 5 Pocket Work Pants
CPSC Recall #23-171 — March 30, 2023
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 23-171 |
| Recall Date | March 30, 2023 |
| Remedy Type | Refund |
| Units Affected | About 32,505 |
| Importer | CARHARTT Inc., of Dearborn, Michigan |
| Manufactured In | India |
Where It Was Sold
| Dick's Sporting Goods stores nationwide and online at http://www.dickssportinggoods.com from July 2022 through November 2022 for about $70. |
Product
Carhartt Men’s Force Relaxed 5 Pocket Work Pants
Description
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.
Hazard
An elastic drawstring hem near the ankle of the pants can create an extended loop, posing a trip and fall hazard.
Incidents & Injuries
None Reported
Remedy Instructions
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 [email protected] showing proof that the cord was removed to get a full refund.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Refund 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) at no cost to you.
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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.
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