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CPSC, Lands’ End Announce Recall of Zipper Pulls on Children’s Outer Wear

Kids’ product recall 05-546. Announced by CPSC on Mar 1, 2005.

CPSC’s own notice, on cpsc.gov

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The short answer

Announced by CPSC on Mar 1, 2005. Copied from CPSC on Oct 19, 2026.

Every line below is in CPSC’s own words, with its source beside it.

What’s wrong with it?

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

Source:

CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

What should you do?

Cut off the fabric zipper pull and dispose of it.

Source:

CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

  • How to reach the firm: For more information, call Lands’ End at (800) 200-6212 anytime, or visit their Web site at www.landsend.com

Which ones are recalled?

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

About 24,000 units, as CPSC gives them.

Lands’ End Infant and Toddler Squall Parkas, Sport Squalls, Squall Snow Suits and Squall Bibs.

Source:

CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

CPSC’s photos

CPSC shows 3 photos on its notice. Hearth Record doesn’t copy them; each opens on cpsc.gov.

Who made and sold it?

  • Imported by Lands’ End, Dodgeville, Wis.
  • Lands’ End Catalogue and Internet sales, from August 2004 through December 21, 2004, for between $54.50 and $79.50.
  • Made in China and Hong Kong, as the notice gives it.
Source:

CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

Was anyone hurt?

Four reports of the tab being chewed off, without injury.

Source:

CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

What the record doesn’t say

  • The notice lists no UPCs, so check the model, the description and the photos.
  • The notice lists no model numbers in a field of their own; its description may give them.
  • How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
Source:

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Sources

  • U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Recalls API.

    Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.

Source:

Recalls of kids’ and home products are from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). CPSC does not endorse Hearth Record. Copied on Oct 19, 2026.

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