Paramount Apparel International Youth Hats recall: Strangulation Hazard
Paramount Apparel International Recalls Youth Hats Due to Strangulation Hazard; Product Sold Exclusively at Bass Pro Shops
Why was Paramount Apparel International Youth Hats recalled?
The hat has a drawstring, posing a strangulation hazard to young children.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the recalled hats immediately and remove the drawstring to eliminate the hazard or contact Paramount Apparel to receive a refund or replacement item. Contact: For more information, contact Paramount Apparel toll-free at (866) 618-7179 between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.paramountapparel.com.
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
- Toddler and Youth Nylon Bucket Hats
- Company
- Paramount Apparel International Inc., of Bourbon, Mo.
- Quantity
- About 500
- Sold at
- Exclusively at Bass Pro Shops retail stores nationwide from February 2007 through June 2007 for about $8.
- Recall date
- August 29, 2007
- Incidents / injuries
- No incidents or injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The hat is a nylon bucket-shaped hat with mesh sides. There are nylon fabric strips on the side of the hat that snap up. The front of the hat has a zipper pocket with a silver boat-anchor appliqué with embroidered text below. The hat adjusts with a bungee drawstring sewn in the crown of the hat. A label sewn into the back inside of the hat reads "Bass Pro Shops."