Paramount Apparel International Toddler and Youth Nylon Bucket Bass Pro Shops Hats

Description: Paramount Apparel International Recalls Youth Hats Due to Strangulation Hazard; Product Sold Exclusively at Bass Pro Shops NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 29, 2007 Release #07-294 Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 618-7179 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Paramount Apparel International Recalls Youth Hats Due to Strangulation Hazard; Product Sold Exclusively at Bass Pro Shops WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Toddler and Youth Nylon Bucket Hats Units: About 500 Distributor: Paramount Apparel International Inc., of Bourbon, Mo. Hazard: The hat has a drawstring, posing a strangulation hazard to young children. Incidents/Injuries: No incidents or injuries have been reported. Description: The hat is a nylon bucket-shaped hat with mesh sides. There are nylon fabric strips on the side of the hat that snap up. The front of the hat has a zipper pocket with a silver boat-anchor appliqué with embroidered text below. The hat adjusts with a bungee drawstring sewn in the crown of the hat. A label sewn into the back inside of the hat reads “Bass Pro Shops.” Sold: Exclusively at Bass Pro Shops retail stores nationwide from February 2007 through June 2007 for about $8. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled hats immediately and remove the drawstring to eliminate the hazard or contact Paramount Apparel to receive a refund or replacement item. Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Paramount Apparel toll-free at (866) 618-7179 between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s Web site at www.paramountapparel.com [Learn More]