CPSC, Kohl's Department Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Children's Fleece Pant Sets
CPSC recall 03058. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
Small pieces of fabric at the end of the sleeves, along the hem and on the pockets of the tops can be torn off easily, posing a choking hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using the set immediately and return it to the store where purchased for a refund.
CPSC recall 03058 has the recall date 23 Dec 2002. The notice names the firm Kohl's Department Stores. The recall has about 9,600 units. The median CPSC recall of 2002 has 12,000 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Choking. CPSC gives the product type Clothing (Children).
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| Incidents and injuries | Kohl's Department Stores Inc. has received two reports of young children putting torn pieces of fabric in their mouths. One child reportedly began to choke on a piece of material. |
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| Units | 9,600 |
| Description | The recall includes the First Moments- or Second Step-brand two-piece pants set. The brand name is written on a label inside the tops of the set. The set's pink fleece top has two patch pockets and the cotton pants have a pink floral print. The set came in sizes 3 months to 24 months. The set has a cut-out floral pattern in the fabric at the end of the sleeves, along the hem of the top and along the top of each pocket. The part of the fabric subject to the cutting has been weakened and tears easily from the rest of the garment. |
| Product | Children's Fleece Pant Sets, About 9,600, Clothing (Children) |
| Sold at | Kohl's Department Stores sold the pant set nationwide, from September 2002 through early November 2002, for about $18. |
| Distributor | Kohl's Department Stores Inc |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 9,600Median of 2002: 12,000
- CPSC recalls of 2002
- 256
- Recalls of 2002 with one of the same hazards
- 11%
- Recalls of 2002 in the category Clothing (Children)
- 3%
- Recalls on the register that name Kohl's Department Stores
- 2
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 31 Oct 2002 | CPSC, Kohl's Department Stores Announce Recall of Halloween Candleholders |
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 03058. https://recallregister.com/product/2334-cpsc-kohl-s-department-stores-inc-announce-recall-of-children-s-fleece/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 03058 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Kohl's Department Stores Inc. has received two reports of young children putting torn pieces of fabric in their mouths. One child reportedly began to choke on a piece of material.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Kohl's Department Stores sold the pant set nationwide, from September 2002 through early November 2002, for about $18.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 03058?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 9,600
- How many CPSC recalls name Kohl's Department Stores?
- 2 CPSC recalls on this register name Kohl's Department Stores. This recall is 1 of them.