CPSC, Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI) Announce Recall of Children’s Baseball Caps

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Recall Category: Kids Recalls

Recall Date: 2001-08-17T00:00:00

Product: REI Kids Super Caps

Company: Recreational Equipment Inc., of Kent, Wash.

Hazard: The adjustment cords, located on the rear of the hats, use a snap-on plastic pull. The snap-on plastic pull could separate from the cord, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Description: The caps are sold in three colors (New Denim, Pumpkin or Lichen) with the letters "REI" embroidered on the back left side of the cap and a decorative compass embroidered on the front center of the cap. There is a size-adjustment cord, located on the rear of the cap that has two parts; a black toggle and a black snap-on plastic pull.

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled children's baseball caps immediately and return them to the nearest REI retailer, to receive a refund.

Incidents / Injuries: REI Product Quality Assurance (PQA) received one report of a parent finding the snap-on plastic pull in the mouth of her two-year old son. No injuries have been reported.

Recall Number: 01518

Product Type: Other Children’s Product

Hazard Type: Choking Hazard

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