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Lands' End Recalls Zipper Pulls on Infant/Toddler Clothing

Tuesday March 1, 2005
The zipper pull an be bitten off and may pose a choking risk. Customers are advised to cut off the fabric zipper pull and throw it away. There is no refund reported in association with this recall.

Name of Product: Lands’ End Infant and Toddler Squall Parkas, Sport Squalls, Squall Snow Suits and Squall Bibs

Units: About 24,000

Importer: Lands’ End, of Dodgeville, Wis.

Problem: The rubber zipper pull-tab can be bitten off and may pose a risk of choking to young children.

Incidents/Injuries: Four reports of the tab being chewed off, without injury.

Description: The recalled Lands’ End outer wear have a rubber tab located at the end of the fabric zipper pull located on the front of the jacket. The recall includes the garments and style numbers listed below. The style number is written on a label in the left side seam of the garment.

Infant Squall Parka, style 94648
Infant Hooded Sport Squall, style 94650
Infant Squall Snowsuit, style 94654
Infant Squall Bib, style 94652
Toddler Squall Parka, style 94649
Toddler Hooded Sport Squall, style 94651
Toddler Squall Snowsuit, style 94655
Toddler Squall Bib, style 94653

Sold by: Lands’ End Catalogue and Internet sales from August 2004 through December 21, 2004 for between $54.50 and $79.50.

Manufactured In: China and Hong Kong

Remedy: Cut off the fabric zipper pull and dispose of it.

Consumer Contact: For more information, call Lands’ End at 800-200-6212 anytime, or visit their Web site.

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