Saks Incorporated · Recalled
CPSC, Saks Incorporated Announce Recall of Boys' Vests
The elastic toggle cord on the end of the zipper pulls can loosen and come off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- Units
- About 14,500
- Reports
- 1
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $24
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The recalled vests are red nylon/blue fleece reversible zippered vests sold in toddler sizes 2T through 4T. They were sold under the URIT and Parisian Kids brands. The zipper pulls have black and white checkered elastic toggles on the ends. There is a front zipper and three pocket zippers. Labels sewn into the front side pocket read in part "Parisian kids" or "URIT" and "MADE IN KOREA SEE REVERSE FOR CARE."
The file
- Sold at
- Department stores including Parisian, Carson Pirie Scott, Younkers, McRae's, Proffitt's, Bergner's, Herberger's and Boston Store nationwide sold the vests, from July 2000 through January 2001, for about $24.
- Product type
- Clothing (Children)
- Made in
- South Korea
- Recalled by
- Saks Incorporated, of Birmingham, Ala.
Incident log
Saks has received one report of a toggle coming off. No injuries have been reported. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using the vest immediately and return the vest to any Saks store for a refund.
For more information on this recall, contact CPSC at (800) 638-2772 anytime.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated MAY 31 2001; last revised MAR 04 2026.
