Safety regulator, Saks Incorporated Announce Recall of Boys' Vests
Recall 01164 · May 31, 2001 · Saks Incorporated
14,500
units affected
14,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 01164
- Date
- May 31, 2001
- Company
- Saks Incorporated
- Units affected
- 14,500
- Product
- Boys' vests
- Product type
- Clothing (Children)
- Hazard
- Choking
The product
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."
What can happen
The elastic toggle cord on the end of the zipper pulls can loosen and come off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the vest immediately and return the vest to any Saks store for a refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
- Sold at
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled boys' vests?
Consumers should stop using the vest immediately and return the vest to any Saks store for a refund.
What is the hazard?
The elastic toggle cord on the end of the zipper pulls can loosen and come off, posing a choking 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.