CPSC, abcDistributing Announce Recall of Fleece Pants with Long Waist Drawstring on Jacket

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

Date of Recall
2003-12-02

CPSC Release Number
04-518

Manufactured In
India.

Units
14,538

Importer
abcDistributing of North Miami, Fla.

Sold By
Catalog sales from July 14, 2003 to September 30, 2003 for about $12.

Problem/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.

Injuries/Incidents
None reported with this product.

Description
The two-piece fleece pant set is pink and royal blue and comes in sizes 4 to 6X.

Remedy
Pull the waist drawstrings out of the jacket.

Consumer Contact
For more information, call abcDistributing at (305) 944-6971 or visit their Web site at www.abcdistributing.com

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