CPSC recall · Reported May 31, 2001
CPSC, Saks Incorporated Announce Recall of 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.
The CPSC recalled The recalled vests are red nylon/blue fleece reversible zippered vests sold in toddler si….
CPSC, Saks Incorporated Announce Recall of Boys' Vests was recalled and listed by the CPSC in May 31, 2001. Reason: The elastic toggle cord on the end of the zipper pulls can loosen and come off, posing a choking hazard to yo…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the vest immediately and return the vest to any Saks store fo…. Verify recall #01164 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-The elastic toggle cord on the end of the zipper pulls can loosen and come off, posing a choking hazard to yo….
- None
- agency class
- May 31, 2001
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #01164 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
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."
Reason for recall
The elastic toggle cord on the end of the zipper pulls can loosen and come off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using the vest immediately and return the vest to any Saks store for a refund.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 01164 |
| Date reported | May 31, 2001 |
| Date initiated | May 31, 2001 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 14,500 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should stop using the vest immediately and return the vest to any Saks store for a refund.
- Check the recall number (01164) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
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- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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