CPSCDecember 30, 2008

Boys Reversible Vests Recalled by Bon-Ton Stores Due to

Boys Reversible Vests Recalled by Bon-Ton Stores Due to Choking Hazard

Why was Boys Reversible Vests Recalled by Bon-Ton Stores Due to recalled?

The zipper tabs on these vests fail to meet the children's torques test standards, posing a choking hazard to children.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately take these vests away from children and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. Contact: For additional information, contact Bon-Ton toll-free at (866)798-2875 anytime or visit the company's Web site at www.bonton.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
Boy's Reversible Vests
Company
The Bon-Ton Department Stores Inc., of York, Pa.
Quantity
About 5,000
Sold at
Bon-Ton, Bergner's, Boston Store, Elder-Beerman, Herberger's, Younkers, and Carson Pirie Scott stores nationwide and Parisian in the Detroit area from July 2008 through November 2008 for about $30.
Recall date
December 30, 2008
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

This recall involves the "Ruff Hewn" reversible vests for boys sold in toddler (style # F821235) and 4 through 7 sizes (style # F841235). The vests are brown and reverse to a camouflage print. "Ruff Hewn" is printed on the tag found in the left pocket of the brown side and on the price tag. The style number is printed on the price tag.

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