Paramount Apparel International Recalls Youth Hats Due to Strangulation Hazard; Product Sold Exclusively at Bass Pro Shops
Recall 07294 · Aug 29, 2007 · Paramount Apparel International
500
units affected
500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07294
- Date
- Aug 29, 2007
- Company
- Paramount Apparel International
- Units affected
- 500
- Product
- Toddler and Youth Nylon Bucket Hats
- Product type
- Clothing (Children)
- Hazard
- Strangulation
The product
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 can happen
The hat has a drawstring, posing a strangulation hazard to young children.
The fix
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 and where it was sold
- Incidents
- No incidents or injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Exclusively at Bass Pro Shops retail stores nationwide from February 2007 through June 2007 for about $8.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled toddler and youth nylon bucket hats?
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.
What is the hazard?
The hat has a drawstring, posing a strangulation hazard to young 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.