Paramount Apparel International Recalls Youth Hats Due to Strangulation Hazard; Product Sold Exclusively at Bass Pro Shops

Recalled August 29, 2007 · CPSC recall 07294 · Paramount Apparel

Hazard

The hat has a drawstring, posing a strangulation hazard to young children.

Remedy

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.

Units

About 500

Incidents / injuries

No incidents or injuries have been reported.

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."

What to do

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.

Product

Toddler and Youth Nylon Bucket Hats

Distributed by

Paramount Apparel International Inc., of Bourbon, Mo.

Retailers

Exclusively at Bass Pro Shops retail stores nationwide from February 2007 through June 2007 for about $8.

Made in

China

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