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Paramount Apparel International Recalls Youth Hats Due to Strangulation Hazard; Product Sold Exclusively at Bass Pro Shops

Recall 07-294 · August 29, 2007 · Paramount Apparel

What to doConsumers should stop using the recalled hats immediately and remove the drawstring to eliminate the hazard or contact Paramount Apparel to receive a refund or replacement item.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
07-294 (CPSC)
Recall date
August 29, 2007
Brand
Paramount Apparel
Category
Clothing and accessories
Products
Toddler and Youth Nylon Bucket Hats
Hazard
Strangulation Hazard; Product Sold Exclusively at Bass Pro Shops
Hazard type
Suffocation and strangulation
Units
About 500
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
January 26, 2015

What was recalled

The hat is a nylon bucket-shaped hat with mesh sides. There are nylon fabric strips on the side of the hat that snap up. The front of the hat has a zipper pocket with a silver boat-anchor appliqué with embroidered text below. The hat adjusts with a bungee drawstring sewn in the crown of the hat. A label sewn into the back inside of the hat reads "Bass Pro Shops."

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Toddler and Youth Nylon Bucket Hats · About 500 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Exclusively at Bass Pro Shops retail stores nationwide from February 2007 through June 2007 for about $8.; Paramount Apparel International Inc., of Bourbon, Mo..

Injuries or incidents reported

No incidents or injuries have been reported.

Consumer contact

For more information, contact Paramount Apparel toll-free at (866) 618-7179 between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.paramountapparel.com.

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?

Toddler and Youth Nylon Bucket Hats (About 500 units). The hat is a nylon bucket-shaped hat with mesh sides.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Strangulation Hazard; Product Sold Exclusively at Bass Pro Shops.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should stop using the recalled hats immediately and remove the drawstring to eliminate the hazard or contact Paramount Apparel to receive a refund or replacement item.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on January 26, 2015. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.