Boys Reversible Vests Recalled by Bon-Ton Stores Due to Choking Hazard

The zipper tabs on these vests fail to meet the children's torques test standards, posing a choking hazard to children.

Recall #: 09079
Affected scope: About 5,000

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

The Bon-Ton Department Stores Inc., of York, Pa. recalled This recall involves the "Ruff Hewn" reversible vests for boys sold in toddler (style # F….

Boys Reversible Vests Recalled by Bon-Ton Stores Due to Choking Hazard was recalled by The Bon-Ton Department Stores Inc., of York, Pa. in December 30, 2008. Reason: The zipper tabs on these vests fail to meet the children's torques test standards, posing a choking hazard to…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately take these vests away from children and return them to the s…. Verify recall #09079 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

The Bon-Ton Department Stores Inc., of York, Pa. issued this CPSC recall-The zipper tabs on these vests fail to meet the children's torques test standards, posing a choking hazard to….

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agency class: December 30, 2008
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #09079 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, 5 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

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.

Reason for recall

The zipper tabs on these vests fail to meet the children's torques test standards, posing a choking hazard to children.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately take these vests away from children and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.

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	09079
Date reported	December 30, 2008
Date initiated	December 30, 2008
Recalling firm	The Bon-Ton Department Stores Inc., of York, Pa.
Affected scope	About 5,000
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 immediately take these vests away from children and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The zipper tabs on these vests fail to meet the children's torques test standards, posing a choking hazard to children.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately take these vests away from children and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 30, 2008. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 09079.

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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