CPSC recall 23-171, announced March 30, 2023, covers Carhartt Men's Force Relaxed 5 Pocket Work Pants (about 32,505 units). An elastic drawstring hem near the ankle of the pants can create an extended loop, posing a trip and fall hazard. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled work pants and return the pants to Dicks Sporting Goods or Carhartt for a full refund. Recall contact: call 888-894-7601, go to www.Carhartt.com/recall, or email just_ask_us@carhartt.com.
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Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
An elastic drawstring hem near the ankle of the pants can create an extended loop, posing a trip and fall hazard.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
Official 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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- CARHARTT
- Product type
- Clothing & outerwear
- Recall number
- 23-171
- Units
- About 32,505
- Manufactured in
- India
- Sold at / sales period
- Dick's Sporting Goods stores nationwide and online at http://www.dickssportinggoods.com from July 2022 through November 2022 for about $70.
- Importer
- CARHARTT Inc., of Dearborn, Michigan
Recall contact information
Carhartt toll-free at 888-894-7601 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET, email at just_ask_us@carhartt.com, Online at www.Carhartt.com/recall or www.Carhartt.com and click on the "Men's Force Relaxed 5 Pocket Work Pants Recall" for more information.
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