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

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

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….

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

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agency class: 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 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.

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.

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	Not classified by agency
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
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 recalled hats immediately and remove the drawstring to eliminate the hazard or contact Paramount …

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

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. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 07294.

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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