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

Recalled December 30, 2008 · CPSC recall 09079 · Boys

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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.
Units
About 5,000
Incidents / injuries
None reported.

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.

What to do

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

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

Product
Boy's Reversible Vests
Distributed by
The Bon-Ton Department Stores Inc., of York, Pa.
Retailers
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.
Made in
India

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →