CPSC Recall in 2003: CPSC, Lakeside Collection Announce Recall of Fleece Pant Sets with Long Waist Drawstring on Jacket

Updated on March 25, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 04-517

Date: December 01, 2003

Product Name: Two-piece fleece pant set with long waist drawstring on jacket

Recall Description:

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Lakeside Collection of Lincolnshire, Ill. Calif. is voluntarily recalling 3,628 two-piece fleece pant sets. The waist drawstring on jacket is longer than 3 inches when the waist is expanded to its fullest width, and there are toggles and knots at the end of the un-tacked drawstring. This can cause the drawstring to catch on protrusions (such as bus doors or handles), potentially causing injury or death if the person is dragged by the vehicle.Name of Product: Two-piece fleece pant set with long waist drawstring on jacketUnits: 3,628Manufacturer/Importer: Lakeside Collection of Lincolnshire, Ill.Hazard: Waist drawstring on jacket is longer than 3 inches when the waist is expanded to its fullest width, and there are toggles and knots at the end of the un-tacked drawstring. This can cause the drawstring to catch on protrusions (such as bus doors or handles), potentially causing injury or death if the person is dragged by the vehicle.Incidents/Injuries: None reported with this product.Description: The two-piece fleece pant set is pink and royal blue and comes in sizes 4 to 6X.Sold At: Catalog sales from August 2003 to October 2003 for about $12.Manufactured In: IndiaRemedy: Pull the waist drawstrings out of the jacket.Consumer Contact: For more information, call Lakeside toll-free at (866) 847-4327 or send an email to customerservice@lakeside.com.

Hazard Description:

Waist drawstring on jacket is longer than 3 inches when the waist is expanded to its fullest width, and there are toggles and knots at the end of the un-tacked drawstring. This can cause the drawstring to catch on protrusions (such as bus doors or handles), potentially causing injury or death if the person is dragged by the vehicle.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Repair

Units: 3,628

Incidents:

None reported.

Sold At:

Catalog sales from August 2003 to October 2003 for about $12.

Manufactured In:

India