CPSC, Saks Incorporated Announce Recall of Boys' Vests
WASHINGTON, D.C.- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission (CPSC), Saks Incorporated, of Birmingham, Ala., is
voluntarily recalling about 14,500 boys' vests. The elastic toggle cord
on the end of the zipper pulls can loosen and come off, posing a choking
hazard to young children.
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.
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."
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.
Consumers should stop using the vest immediately and return the
vest to any Saks store for a refund. For more information on this
recall, contact CPSC at (800) 638-2772 anytime.