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

U.S. CPSCChokingAug 17, 2001

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.

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.

Product 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.

Sold on

The caps were sold nationwide at retail stores, mail order catalogs and on the Internet. They were sold from February 20, 2001 through June 26, 2001 for $10.00.

Contact the company

For more information, contact REI direct sales at (800) 426-4840 (4am-11pm Pacific Time).

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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