CPSCN/ANotable

CPSC, Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI) Announce Recall of Children's Baseball Caps

Date: 2001-08-17
Brand: Recreational Equipment Inc., of Kent, Wash.
Category: Consumer Product
Injuries: 1

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 it to the nearest REI retailer, to receive a refund.

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