CPSC, Saks Incorporated Announce Recall of Boys' Vests

Recall Date
2001-05-31
Manufacturer
Saks Incorporated, of Birmingham, Ala.
Units Affected
About 14,500

Products Involved

Boys' vests

Hazard

The elastic toggle cord on the end of the zipper pulls can loosen and come off, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the vest immediately and return the vest to any Saks store for a refund.

Reported Injuries

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.

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.

Manufactured In

South Korea

Full Recall Description

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."

Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.

For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.

Last verified: 2026-03-28