CPSC, Saks Incorporated Announce Recall of Boys' Vests
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2001-05-31). Hazards: choking. About 14,500 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 01164 |
| Published | 2001-05-31 |
| Last updated | 2026-03-04 |
| Product category | Clothing (Children) |
| Products | Boys' vests |
| Firm named in the title | Saks Incorporated |
| Firms | Saks Incorporated, of Birmingham, Ala. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | South Korea |
| Units (US) | 14,500 |
| Hazard classes | choking |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Department stores including Parisian, Carson Pirie Scott, Younkers, McRae's, Proffitt's, Bergner's, Herberger's and Boston Store nationwide sold the vests, from July 2000 through January 2001, for about $24. |
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."
Hazard
The elastic toggle cord on the end of the zipper pulls can loosen and come off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the vest immediately and return the vest to any Saks store for a refund.
Incidents and injuries
Saks has received one report of a toggle coming off. No injuries have been reported. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.
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