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Product Recall Number: 23-171

Why was Carhartt Men’s Force Relaxed 5 Pocket Work Pants recalled?

An elastic drawstring hem near the ankle of the pants can create an extended loop, posing a trip and fall hazard.

Carhartt Men’s Force Relaxed 5 Pocket Work Pants
Here's product recall specific data for Carhartt Men’s Force Relaxed 5 Pocket Work Pants.

  • Product Recall Number: 23-171

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2023-03-30

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Carhartt Men’s Force Relaxed 5 Pocket Work Pants

  • Description: 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.

  • Hazard Description: An elastic drawstring hem near the ankle of the pants can create an extended loop, posing a trip and fall hazard.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Refund

  • Units: About 32,505

  • Incidents: None Reported

  • 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.

  • Sold At: Dick's Sporting Goods stores nationwide and online at http://www.dickssportinggoods.com from July 2022 through November 2022 for about $70.

  • Importers: CARHARTT Inc., of Dearborn, Michigan

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: India

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed