Two-piece fleece pant set with long waist drawstring on jacket
CPSC Recall #04-517 - December 1, 2003
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 04-517 |
| Recall Date | December 1, 2003 |
| Remedy Type | Repair |
| Units Affected | 3,628 |
| Manufacturer | Lakeside Collection of Lincolnshire, Ill. |
| Importer | Lakeside Collection of Lincolnshire, Ill. |
| Manufactured In | India |
Where It Was Sold
| Catalog sales from August 2003 to October 2003 for about $12. |
Product
Two-piece fleece pant set with long waist drawstring on jacket
Description
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Lakeside Collection of Lincolnshire, Ill. Calif. is voluntarily recalling 3,628 two-piece fleece pant sets. The waist drawstring on jacket is longer than 3 inches when the waist is expanded to its fullest width, and there are toggles and knots at the end of the un-tacked drawstring. This can cause the drawstring to catch on protrusions (such as bus doors or handles), potentially causing injury or death if the person is dragged by the vehicle.Name of Product: Two-piece fleece pant set with long waist drawstring on jacketUnits: 3,628Manufacturer/Importer: Lakeside Collection of Lincolnshire, Ill.Hazard: Waist drawstring on jacket is longer than 3 inches when the waist is expanded to its fullest width, and there are toggles and knots at the end of the un-tacked drawstring. This can cause the drawstring to catch on protrusions (such as bus doors or handles), potentially causing injury or death if the person is dragged by the vehicle.Incidents/Injuries: None reported with this product.Description: The two-piece fleece pant set is pink and royal blue and comes in sizes 4 to 6X.Sold At: Catalog sales from August 2003 to October 2003 for about $12.Manufactured In: IndiaRemedy: Pull the waist drawstrings out of the jacket.Consumer Contact: For more information, call Lakeside toll-free at (866) 847-4327 or send an email to [email protected].
Hazard
Waist drawstring on jacket is longer than 3 inches when the waist is expanded to its fullest width, and there are toggles and knots at the end of the un-tacked drawstring. This can cause the drawstring to catch on protrusions (such as bus doors or handles), potentially causing injury or death if the person is dragged by the vehicle.
Incidents & Injuries
None reported.
Remedy Instructions
Pull the waist drawstrings out of the jacket.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Repair 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 (Repair) at no cost to you.
Yes. If you were injured by a defective consumer product, whether recalled or not, you may have grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer and potentially the retailer. A recall notice can serve as evidence that the manufacturer was aware of the defect. Injuries that may support a claim include burns, lacerations, fractures, electric shock, choking incidents, and chemical exposure. Most product liability attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless you win. Consult an attorney promptly, as statutes of limitation vary by state.
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.