CPSC, Saks Incorporated Announce Recall of Boys' Vests
CPSC, Saks Incorporated Announce Recall of Boys' Vests
Why was CPSC, Saks Incorporated Announce Recall of Boys' Vests recalled?
The elastic toggle cord on the end of the zipper pulls can loosen and come off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the vest immediately and return the vest to any Saks store for a refund. Contact: For more information on this recall, contact CPSC at (800) 638-2772 anytime.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Boys' vests
- Company
- Saks Incorporated, of Birmingham, Ala.
- Quantity
- About 14,500
- Sold at
- Department stores including Parisian, Carson Pirie Scott, Younkers, McRae's, Proffitt's, Bergner's, Herberger's and Boston Store nationwide sold the vests, from July 2000 through January 2001, for about $24.
- Recall date
- May 31, 2001
- Incidents / injuries
- Saks has received one report of a toggle coming off. No injuries have been reported. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recalled vests are red nylon/blue fleece reversible zippered vests sold in toddler sizes 2T through 4T. They were sold under the URIT and Parisian Kids brands. The zipper pulls have black and white checkered elastic toggles on the ends. There is a front zipper and three pocket zippers. Labels sewn into the front side pocket read in part "Parisian kids" or "URIT" and "MADE IN KOREA SEE REVERSE FOR CARE."