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

U.S. CPSCStrangulationAug 29, 2007
Recalled Bucket Hat
Recalled Bucket Hat
Recalled Bucket Hat
Recalled Bucket Hat

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

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.

Incidents & injuries

No incidents or injuries have been reported.

Product 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."

Sold on

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

Contact the company

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.

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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