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Consumer product recall

Archived - Twill Style of Boys' Pants

Starting date:
February 1, 2002
Posting date:
February 1, 2002
Type of communication:
Consumer Product Recall
Subcategory:
Childrens' Products, Clothing and Accessories
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Identification number:
RA-500001493

Affected products

Twill Style of boys' pants

Product description

A warning for a potential safety hazard with its Twill Style of boys pants sold under its Outline brand. The item has an elastic waist and a one-piece elastic bungee cord drawstring with a toggle. The word "Outline" is printed on the inside label.

Hazard identified

If the elastic bungee cord drawstring is stretched far enough, it may pose a choking hazard.

The item has since been removed from sale.

Number sold

Approx. 1,200 units of the item were sold in sizes 2-6X across Canada.

Time period sold

December through February 2002.

Companies

Retailer
The Bay

What you should do

Customers should stop using it and return it to any Bay store in Canada for a full refund. The hazard can be removed by cutting the elastic bungy cord drawstring and toggle from the pant.