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CPSC, Saks Incorporated Announce Recall of Boys' Vests

U.S. CPSCChokingMay 31, 2001
Recalled boys' vest
Recalled boys' vest
Recalled elastic toggle on boys' vest
Recalled elastic toggle on boys' vest

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

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.

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.

Product 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."

Sold on

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.

Contact the company

For more information on this recall, contact CPSC at (800) 638-2772 anytime.

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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