Official recall notice
CPSC, Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI) Announce Recall of Children's Baseball Caps
- Recall date
- 2001-08-17
- Category
- Consumer Product
- Units affected
- 1,600
Why it was recalled
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.
Recommended action
What to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled children's baseball caps immediately and return it to the nearest REI retailer, to receive a refund.
Product 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.
Reported incidents
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.