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CPSC recall · Reported August 29, 2007

Paramount Apparel International Recalls Youth Hats Due to Strangulation Hazard; Product Sold Exclusively at Bass Pro Shops

The hat has a drawstring, posing a strangulation hazard to young children.

Recall #
07294
Affected scope
About 500
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Paramount Apparel International Inc., of Bourbon, Mo. recalled The hat is a nylon bucket-shaped hat with mesh sides. There are nylon fabric strips on th… - a moderate-severity action.

Paramount Apparel International Recalls Youth Hats Due to Strangulation Hazard; Product S… was recalled by Paramount Apparel International Inc., of Bourbon, Mo. in August 29, 2007. Reason: The hat has a drawstring, posing a strangulation hazard to young children.. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled hats immediately and remove the drawstring to el…. Verify recall #07294 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Paramount Apparel International Inc., of Bourbon, Mo. issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-The hat has a drawstring, posing a strangulation hazard to young children..

Moderate
severity level
August 29, 2007
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #07294 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #07294) was formally reported on August 29, 2007. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Paramount Apparel International Inc., of Bourbon, Mo. is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 500.

The documented reason for this recall is: The hat has a drawstring, posing a strangulation hazard to young children. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: 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. - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

About 500

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product description

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."

Reason for recall

The hat has a drawstring, posing a strangulation hazard to young children.

Remedy, what to do

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.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Moderate
Status Active
Recall number 07294
Date reported August 29, 2007
Date initiated August 29, 2007
Recalling firm Paramount Apparel International Inc., of Bourbon, Mo.
Affected scope About 500
Distribution Not disclosed
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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 recalled hats immediately and remove the drawstring to eliminate the hazard or contact Paramount …

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  • Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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.". Recalled by Paramount Apparel International Inc., of Bourbon, Mo.. Units affected: About 500.
Why was this product recalled?
The hat has a drawstring, posing a strangulation hazard to young children.
What should consumers do?
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.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on August 29, 2007. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 07294.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (07294) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product?
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: CPSC, reported August 29, 2007. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.