CPSC, Kohl's Department Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Children's Fleece Pant Sets
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 03-058 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- December 23, 2002
- Category
- Other consumer products
- Products
- Children's Fleece Pant Sets
- Hazard
- Choking and ingestion hazard
- Hazard type
- Choking and ingestion
- Units
- About 9,600
- Last updated by CPSC
- May 12, 2025
What was recalled
The recall includes the First Moments- or Second Step-brand two-piece pants set. The brand name is written on a label inside the tops of the set. The set's pink fleece top has two patch pockets and the cotton pants have a pink floral print. The set came in sizes 3 months to 24 months. The set has a cut-out floral pattern in the fabric at the end of the sleeves, along the hem of the top and along the top of each pocket. The part of the fabric subject to the cutting has been weakened and tears easily from the rest of the garment.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Children's Fleece Pant Sets · About 9,600 units
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Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Kohl's Department Stores sold the pant set nationwide, from September 2002 through early November 2002, for about $18.; Kohl's Department Stores Inc., of Menomonee Falls, Wis..
Injuries or incidents reported
Kohl's Department Stores Inc. has received two reports of young children putting torn pieces of fabric in their mouths. One child reportedly began to choke on a piece of material.
Consumer contact
For more information, 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 the firm's web site at www.Kohls.com
Recall history and context
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 399 recalls in the other consumer products category, 68 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Children's Fleece Pant Sets (About 9,600 units). The recall includes the First Moments- or Second Step-brand two-piece pants set.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Choking and ingestion hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should stop using the set immediately and return it to the store where purchased for a refund.
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