Kid's Patrol Recalls Athletic Team Zippered Vests for Choking Hazard

Plain-English summary

Kid's Patrol of New York, N.Y., is recalling approximately 12,000 Athletic Team zippered vests in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The vests were sold exclusively at Wal-Mart stores nationwide from June 1997 through October 1997. The product is a blue zippered vest with red and white trim, featuring a chest logo with a football and the words "ATHLETIC TEAM." The vests are made of a cotton/polyester blend, manufactured in Thailand, and were available in 12-month, 18-month, and 24-month sizes. They were sold as part of a three-piece set that included a sweatshirt and sweatpants for approximately $11.

The recall is being conducted because the zipper "pulls" can slide off the top of the vest, creating a choking hazard for young children. CPSC and Kid's Patrol are not aware of any injuries involving these vests, but the recall is intended to prevent the possibility of injury.

Consumers should stop using the vest immediately and return the vest or the three-piece set to any Wal-Mart store for a refund or store credit. For more information, consumers can contact Kid's Patrol toll-free at (800) 562-5373 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday.

The recalled product

Product

Athletic Team zippered vests

Manufacturer

Wal-Mart

Category

Consumer Product — Children's Clothing

Hazard

• choking

Distribution

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