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

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2008-12-30). Hazards: choking, non compliance. About 5,000 units in the US.

Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Recall number	`09079`
Published	2008-12-30
Last updated	2014-05-23
Product category	Clothing (Children)
Products	Boy's Reversible Vests
Firm named in the title	Bon-Ton Stores
Firms	The Bon-Ton Department Stores Inc., of York, Pa. (distributor)
Manufactured in	India
Units (US)	5,000
Hazard classes	choking, non compliance
Remedy classes	refund
Sold	Bon-Ton, Bergner's, Boston Store, Elder-Beerman, Herberger's, Younkers, and Carson Pirie Scott stores nationwide and Parisian in the Detroit area from July 2008 through November 2008 for about $30.

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.

Hazard

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

Remedy

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

Incidents and injuries

None reported.

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