December 30, 2008: Ruff Hewn Boys Reversible Vests Recall

by BabyZone Editors

Recall Reason

According to the US Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC), The Bon-Ton Department Stores, Inc., is voluntarily recalling about 5,000 of its boy's reversible vests. Though no incidents or injuries have been reported, the zipper tabs on these vests fail to meet the children's torques test standards, posing a choking hazard to children.

Do You Own These Vests?

Click here to read the official release.

This recall involves the "Ruff Hewn" reversible vests for boys sold in toddler size (style # F821235) and sizes four through seven (style # F841235). The vests are brown on one side and camouflage print othe reverse. "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.

Manufactured in India, the vests were sold at 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.

Whom to Contact

Consumers should immediately take these vests away from children and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. For additional information, contact Bon-Ton toll-free at 1-866-798-2875 any time or visit the company's website at www.bonton.com

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