A desperate Oregon man dialed 911 after his wife’s jacket zipper got stuck. Unbelievable audio hears the husband demanding an immediate emergency response to what he thinks is a critical situation.

The term "zipper," named for the sound it makes, doesn't seem an appropriate moniker when the fastener gets stuck. The most common reason for a jammed zipper is that the interior lining of the garment ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. It always seems to happen to your favorite dress, jeans, jacket or purse: you go to open or close the zipper and suddenly the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. From raincoats to winter parkas, zippers are practically unavoidable, and they often get stuck at the most inconvenient of times.

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Being trapped on the other side of a stuck zipper can incite panic attacks. The more you realize you can't get out of the jacket, a boot or tent you're stuck in, the more you ...

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Plus, experts share what to do if your zipper needs to be replaced altogether. Zippers are named after the sound they make, but that moniker feels less appropriate when the fastener gets stuck. The ...