Boys Reversible Vests Recalled by Bon-Ton Stores Due to Choking Hazard
Recall 09079 · Dec 30, 2008 · The Bon-Ton Department Stores Inc.
5,000
units affected
5,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09079
- Date
- Dec 30, 2008
- Company
- The Bon-Ton Department Stores Inc.
- Units affected
- 5,000
- Product
- Boy's Reversible Vests
- Product type
- Clothing (Children)
- Hazard
- Choking
The product
This recall involves the "Ruff Hewn" reversible vests for boys sold in toddler (style # F821235) and 4 through 7 sizes (style # F841235). The vests are brown and reverse to a camouflage print. "Ruff Hewn" is printed on the tag found in the left pocket of the brown side and on the price tag. The style number is printed on the price tag.
What can happen
The zipper tabs on these vests fail to meet the children's torques test standards, posing a choking hazard to children.
The fix
Consumers should immediately take these vests away from children and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Bon-Ton, Bergner's, Boston Store, Elder-Beerman, Herberger's, Younkers, and Carson Pirie Scott stores nationwide and Parisian in the Detroit area from July 2008 through November 2008 for about $30.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled boy's reversible vests?
Consumers should immediately take these vests away from children and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The zipper tabs on these vests fail to meet the children's torques test standards, posing a choking hazard to children.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.