FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 13, 1997
Release # 98-027
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Company Phone Number: (800) 562-5373
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: Nychelle Fleming, (301) 504-7063
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CPSC, Kid's Patrol Announce Recall of Zippered Vest
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer
Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Kid's Patrol of New York,
N.Y., is recalling about 12,000 Athletic Team zippered
vests sold exclusively at Wal-Mart stores. The zipper
"pulls" can slide off the top of the vest and become a
choking hazard to young children.
CPSC and Kid's Patrol are not aware of any injuries
involving these vests. This recall is being conducted to
prevent the possibility of injury.
The Athletic Team vests are blue with red and white
trim, and were sold as part of a three-piece set that
included a sweatshirt and sweatpants. There is a logo on the
chest of the vest that shows a football and the words,
"ATHLETIC TEAM." The vests are a cotton/polyester blend,
made in Thailand, and produced in 12-month, 18-month and
24-month sizes.
Wal-Mart stores nationwide sold the vests from June
1997 through October 1997. The three-piece set sold for
about $11.
Consumers should stop using the vest immediately and
return the vest or three-piece set to any Wal-Mart store
for a refund or store credit. For more information on this
recall, consumers should contact Kid's Patrol toll free at
(800) 562-5373 beteween 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. EST Monday through
Friday.
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