CPSC, Saks Incorporated Announce Recall of Boys' Vests

Recalled May 31, 2001 · CPSC recall 01164 · Saks Incorporated

Hazard

The elastic toggle cord on the end of the zipper pulls can loosen and come off, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the vest immediately and return the vest to any Saks store for a refund.

Units

About 14,500

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.

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."

What to do

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.

Product

Boys' vests

Imported by

Saks Incorporated, of Birmingham, Ala.

Retailers

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.

Made in

South Korea

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →