CPSC, Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI) Announce Recall of Children's Baseball Caps
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 01-518 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- August 17, 2001
- Brand
- Recreational Equipment
- Category
- Other consumer products
- Products
- REI Kids Super Caps
- Hazard
- Choking and ingestion hazard
- Hazard type
- Choking and ingestion
- Units
- About 1,600
- Last updated by CPSC
- April 22, 2026
What was recalled
The caps are sold in three colors (New Denim, Pumpkin or Lichen) with the letters "REI" embroidered on the back left side of the cap and a decorative compass embroidered on the front center of the cap. There is a size-adjustment cord, located on the rear of the cap that has two parts; a black toggle and a black snap-on plastic pull.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- REI Kids Super Caps · About 1,600 units
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: The caps were sold nationwide at retail stores, mail order catalogs and on the Internet. They were sold from February 20, 2001 through June 26, 2001 for $10.00.; Recreational Equipment Inc., of Kent, Wash..
Injuries or incidents reported
REI Product Quality Assurance (PQA) received one report of a parent finding the snap-on plastic pull in the mouth of her two-year old son. No injuries have been reported.
Consumer contact
For more information, contact REI direct sales at (800) 426-4840 (4am-11pm Pacific Time).
Recall history and context
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 400 recalls in the other consumer products category, 69 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
REI Kids Super Caps (About 1,600 units). The caps are sold in three colors (New Denim, Pumpkin or Lichen) with the letters "REI" embroidered on the back left side of the cap and a decorative compass embroidered on the front center of the cap.
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 recalled children's baseball caps immediately and return them to the nearest REI retailer, to receive a refund.
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