CPSC2001-08-17
CPSC, Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI) Announce Recall of Children's Baseball Caps
Recreational Equipment Inc., of Kent, Wash.
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.
Sold at
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.
Affected count
About 1,600
Injuries reported
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.
Products
REI Kids Super Caps
Consumer contact
For more information, contact REI direct sales at (800) 426-4840 (4am-11pm Pacific Time).
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Recreational-Equipment-Inc-REI-Announce-Recall-of-Childrens-Baseball-CapsDon't want to check this manually?
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