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CPSC recall · Reported March 17, 2003

CPSC, Lands' End, Inc., Announce Recall of Little Kids' Parkas

The zipper box may detach, allowing the zipper slide to detach. The small parts, if detached, could pose a risk of choking.

Recall #
03529
Affected scope
Approximately 6,000
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Lands' End Inc., of Dodgeville, Wis.. recalled The recalled parkas are style numbers 79725 and 79721. Style numbers can be found on the … - a moderate-severity action.

CPSC, Lands' End, Inc., Announce Recall of Little Kids' Parkas was recalled by Lands' End Inc., of Dodgeville, Wis.. in March 17, 2003. Reason: The zipper box may detach, allowing the zipper slide to detach. The small parts, if detached, could pose a ri…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using this product and contact Lands' End. Many purchas…. Verify recall #03529 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Lands' End Inc., of Dodgeville, Wis.. issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-The zipper box may detach, allowing the zipper slide to detach. The small parts, if detached, could pose a ri….

Moderate
severity level
March 17, 2003
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #03529 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #03529) was formally reported on March 17, 2003. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Lands' End Inc., of Dodgeville, Wis.. is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as Approximately 6,000.

The documented reason for this recall is: The zipper box may detach, allowing the zipper slide to detach. The small parts, if detached, could pose a risk of choking. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Consumers should immediately stop using this product and contact Lands' End. Many purchasers were contacted directly by letter and provided with a replacement parka. If you have not received a letter… - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Where this recall sits in the database

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

Approximately 6,000

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product description

The recalled parkas are style numbers 79725 and 79721. Style numbers can be found on the top line of a small label that is immediately behind the larger garment care label.

Reason for recall

The zipper box may detach, allowing the zipper slide to detach. The small parts, if detached, could pose a risk of choking.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using this product and contact Lands' End. Many purchasers were contacted directly by letter and provided with a replacement parka. If you have not received a letter regarding this product, please contact Lands' End to discuss the return, refund or replacement of your child's parka.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Moderate
Status Active
Recall number 03529
Date reported March 17, 2003
Date initiated March 17, 2003
Recalling firm Lands' End Inc., of Dodgeville, Wis..
Affected scope Approximately 6,000
Distribution Not disclosed
Official source CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should immediately stop using this product and contact Lands' End. Many purchasers were contacted directly by letter an…

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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
The recalled parkas are style numbers 79725 and 79721. Style numbers can be found on the top line of a small label that is immediately behind the larger garment care label.. Recalled by Lands' End Inc., of Dodgeville, Wis... Units affected: Approximately 6,000.
Why was this product recalled?
The zipper box may detach, allowing the zipper slide to detach. The small parts, if detached, could pose a risk of choking.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using this product and contact Lands' End. Many purchasers were contacted directly by letter and provided with a replacement parka. If you have not received a letter regarding this product, please contact Lands' End to discuss the return, refund or replacement of your child's parka.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 17, 2003. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 03529.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (03529) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product?
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: CPSC, reported March 17, 2003. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.