CPSC, Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI) Announce Recall of Children's Baseball Caps
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2001-08-17 · 01518
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
01518
Date
2001-08-17
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
REI Kids Super Caps
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Recreational Equipment Inc., of Kent, Wash.
Retailer(s)
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.
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.