Carhartt Recalls Men's Work Pants with Hem Adjustment Cords Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Dick's Sporting Goods
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2023-03-30). Hazards: fall. About 32,505 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 23171 |
| Published | 2023-03-30 |
| Last updated | 2023-03-30 |
| Products | Carhartt Men's Force Relaxed 5 Pocket Work Pants |
| Firm named in the title | Carhartt |
| Firms | CARHARTT Inc., of Dearborn, Michigan (importer) |
| Manufactured in | India |
| Units (US) | 32,505 |
| Hazard classes | fall |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Dick's Sporting Goods stores nationwide and online at http://www.dickssportinggoods.com from July 2022 through November 2022 for about $70. |
Description
This recall involves Carhartt Men's Force Relaxed 5 Pocket Work Pants with an elastic drawstring hem near the ankle of the pants. Product number 105222 is printed on a tag on the inside seam near the waistband. The pants are made of 81% cotton/16% nylon/3% elastane, stretch twill, were sold in gray and brown colors, and feature two front pockets, a phone pocket on the right leg and two back pockets, one with a zipper and includes all sizes.
Hazard
An elastic drawstring hem near the ankle of the pants can create an extended loop, posing a trip and fall hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled work pants and return the pants to Dicks Sporting Goods or Carhartt for a full refund. If consumers want to keep the pants, they can cut the loop out of the hems and send a photo to Carhartt at just_ask_us@carhartt.com showing proof that the cord was removed to get a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
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