Bon-Ton Department Stores Boy’s Ruff Hewn Reversible Vests

Description: Boys Reversible Vests Recalled by Bon-Ton Stores Due to Choking Hazard NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 30, 2008 Release #09-079 Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 798-2875 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Boys Reversible Vests Recalled by Bon-Ton Stores Due to Choking Hazard 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: Boy’s Reversible Vests Units: About 5,000 Retailer: The Bon-Ton Department Stores Inc., of York, Pa. Hazard: The zipper tabs on these vests fail to meet the children's torques test standards, posing a choking hazard to children. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: This recall involves the “Ruff Hewn” reversible vests for boys sold in toddler (style # F821235) and 4 through 7 sizes (style # F841235). The vests are brown and reverse to a camouflage print. “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. 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. Manufactured in: India Remedy: Consumers should immediately take these vests away from children and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Bon-Ton toll-free at (866)798-2875 anytime or visit the company’s Web site at www.bonton.com [Learn More]