Recall Category: Kids Recalls
Recall Date: 2001-05-31T00:00:00
Product: Boys' vests
Company: 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.
Hazard: The elastic toggle cord on the end of the zipper pulls can loosen and come off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
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."
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the vest immediately and return the vest to any Saks store for a refund.
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.
Recall Number: 01164
Product Type: Baby / Infant Products
Hazard Type: Choking Hazard