Boys Reversible Vests Recalled by Bon-Ton Stores Due to Choking Hazard
CPSC recall 09079. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The zipper tabs on these vests fail to meet the children's torques test standards, posing a choking hazard to children.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately take these vests away from children and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
CPSC recall 09079 has the recall date 30 Dec 2008. The notice names the firm The Bon-Ton Department Stores. The recall has about 5,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2008 has 9,500 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Choking. CPSC gives the product type Clothing (Children).
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| Incidents and injuries | None reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 5,000 |
| Description | This recall involves the "Ruff Hewn" reversible vests for boys sold in toddler (style # F821235) and 4 through 7 sizes (style # F841235). The vests are brown and reverse to a camouflage print. "Ruff Hewn" is printed on the tag found in the left pocket of the brown side and on the price tag. The style number is printed on the price tag. |
| Product | Boy's Reversible Vests, About 5,000, Clothing (Children) |
| Sold at | Bon-Ton, Bergner's, Boston Store, Elder-Beerman, Herberger's, Younkers, and Carson Pirie Scott stores nationwide and Parisian in the Detroit area from July 2008 through November 2008 for about $30. |
| Distributor | The Bon-Ton Department Stores Inc |
| Made in | India |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 5,000Median of 2008: 9,500
- CPSC recalls of 2008
- 392
- Recalls of 2008 with one of the same hazards
- 9%
- Recalls of 2008 in the category Clothing (Children)
- 7%
- Recalls on the register that name The Bon-Ton Department Stores
- 3
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 27 Nov 2007 | Children's Full Zip Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled for Strangulation Hazard By Bon-Ton |
| 15 Nov 2007 | Bon-Ton Recalls Children's Bath Robes Due to Burn Hazard |
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 09079. https://recallregister.com/product/5034-boys-reversible-vests-recalled-by-bon-ton-stores-due-to-choking-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 09079 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Bon-Ton, Bergner's, Boston Store, Elder-Beerman, Herberger's, Younkers, and Carson Pirie Scott stores nationwide and Parisian in the Detroit area from July 2008 through November 2008 for about $30.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 09079?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 5,000
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
India