CPSC, Saks Incorporated Announce Recall of Boys' Vests
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 01-164 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- May 31, 2001
- Category
- Clothing and accessories
- Products
- Boys' vests
- Hazard
- Choking and ingestion hazard
- Hazard type
- Choking and ingestion
- Units
- About 14,500
- Made in
- South Korea
- Last updated by CPSC
- March 4, 2026
What was recalled
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."
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Boys' vests · About 14,500 units
Photos from the recall notice


Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: 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.; Saks Incorporated, of Birmingham, Ala..
Injuries or incidents reported
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.
Consumer contact
For more information on this recall, contact CPSC at (800) 638-2772 anytime.
Recall history and context
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 136 recalls in the clothing and accessories category, 19 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Boys' vests (About 14,500 units). The recalled vests are red nylon/blue fleece reversible zippered vests sold in toddler sizes 2T through 4T.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Choking and ingestion hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should stop using the vest immediately and return the vest to any Saks store for a refund.
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