CPSC, Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI) Announce Recall of Children's Baseball Caps
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2001-08-17). Hazards: choking. About 1,600 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 01518 |
| Published | 2001-08-17 |
| Last updated | 2026-04-22 |
| Product category | Clothing (Children) |
| Products | REI Kids Super Caps |
| Firm named in the title | Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI) |
| Firms | Recreational Equipment Inc., of Kent, Wash. (manufacturer) |
| Units (US) | 1,600 |
| Hazard classes | choking |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | The caps were sold nationwide at retail stores, mail order catalogs and on the Internet. They were sold from February 20, 2001 through June 26, 2001 for $10.00. |
Description
The caps are sold in three colors (New Denim, Pumpkin or Lichen) with the letters "REI" embroidered on the back left side of the cap and a decorative compass embroidered on the front center of the cap. There is a size-adjustment cord, located on the rear of the cap that has two parts; a black toggle and a black snap-on plastic pull.
Hazard
The adjustment cords, located on the rear of the hats, use a snap-on plastic pull. The snap-on plastic pull could separate from the cord, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled children's baseball caps immediately and return them to the nearest REI retailer, to receive a refund.
Incidents and injuries
REI Product Quality Assurance (PQA) received one report of a parent finding the snap-on plastic pull in the mouth of her two-year old son. No injuries have been reported.
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