CPSCGeneral Alert
Boys Reversible Vests Recalled by Bon-Ton Stores Due to Choking Hazard
Published: December 30, 2008Recall ID: 09079Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The zipper tabs on these vests fail to meet the children's torques test standards, posing a choking hazard to children.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Boy's Reversible Vests
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Boys-Reversible-Vests-Recalled-by-Bon-Ton-Stores-Due-to-Choking-Hazard |
| Title | Boys Reversible Vests Recalled by Bon-Ton Stores Due to Choking Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/a72d5e85d2904113badae3ddeace27c9.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Boy's Reversible Vest |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/75b038b4e5df4ec99b254ba54bb40c13.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Boy's Reversible Vest |
| Hazards › Name | The zipper tabs on these vests fail to meet the children's torques test standards, posing a choking hazard to children. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Boy's Reversible Vests |
| Products › Type | Clothing (Children) |
| Products › Category I D | 1887 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 5,000 |
| Recall I D | 5034 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately take these vests away from children and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. |
| Retailers › Name | 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. |
| Recall Date | 2008-12-30T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Distributors › Name | The Bon-Ton Department Stores Inc., of York, Pa. |
| Recall Number | 09079 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Bon-Ton toll-free at (866)798-2875 anytime or visit the company's Web site at www.bonton.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | India |