CPSC recall 09-079, announced December 30, 2008, covers The Bon-Ton Department Stores Boy's Reversible Vests (about 5,000 units). The zipper tabs on these vests fail to meet the children's torques test standards, posing a choking hazard to children. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately take these vests away from children and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. Recall contact: go to www.bonton.com.
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Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The zipper tabs on these vests fail to meet the children's torques test standards, posing a choking hazard to children.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take these vests away from children and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Product type
- Clothing & outerwear
- Recall number
- 09-079
- Units
- About 5,000
- Manufactured in
- India
- Sold at / sales period
- 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.
- Distributor
- The Bon-Ton Department Stores Inc., of York, Pa.
Boy's Reversible Vests
CPSC product type: Clothing (Children)
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Bon-Ton toll-free at (866)798-2875 anytime or visit the company's Web site at www.bonton.com
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