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CPSCCPSC · Consumer products·Recall number 04518

Two-piece fleece pant set with long waist drawstring on jacket

Published December 2, 2003

Summary

CPSC records recall 04518, published December 2, 2003. Recalling firm: abcDistributing of North Miami, Fla.; Reported units: 14,538.

What's the 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.

What to do

Pull the waist drawstrings out of the jacket.

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Recall details

Brand
abcDistributing of North Miami, Fla.
Manufacturer
abcDistributing of North Miami, Fla.
Distributor
Catalog sales, from July 14, 2003 to September 30, 2003, for about $12.
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was Two-piece fleece pant set with long waist drawstring on jacket recalled?

Yes. CPSC published recall 04518 on December 2, 2003. Reported 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

Pull the waist drawstrings out of the jacket.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: abcDistributing of North Miami, Fla..

View official CPSC notice(opens on cpsc.gov)