The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·03058·Announced 2002-12-23

Kohl's Recalls Children's Fleece Pant Sets Due to Choking Hazard

Kohl's is recalling about 9,600 children's fleece pant sets because small fabric pieces can tear off and pose a choking hazard to young children.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a choking hazard for young children with a reported incident of a child beginning to choke, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported as severe or fatal.

Plain-English summary

Kohl's Department Stores Inc. is recalling approximately 9,600 units of First Moments- or Second Step-brand children's fleece pant sets. The recall involves two-piece sets containing a pink fleece top with patch pockets and cotton pants with a pink floral print, sold in sizes 3 months to 24 months. The sets were sold nationwide from September 2002 through early November 2002 for about $18.

The recall was issued because the cut-out floral pattern on the sleeves, hem, and pockets of the tops weakens the fabric, allowing small pieces to tear off easily. These torn pieces pose a choking hazard. Kohl's has received two reports of young children putting torn fabric pieces in their mouths, with one child reportedly beginning to choke on a piece of material.

Consumers should stop using the recalled sets immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund. For more information, consumers can call Kohl's toll-free at (800) 694-2647 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit www.Kohls.com.

The recalled product

Product
Children's Fleece Pant Sets
Category
Consumer Product — Children's Clothing
Hazard
Affected units
9,600

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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