CPSC, Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI) Announce Recall of Children's Baseball Caps

Active Recall Announced August 17, 2001 CPSC #01518

Quick answer

CPSC, Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI) Announce Recall of Children's Baseball Caps is CPSC recall #01518, announced on August 17, 2001. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is consumers should stop using the recalled children's baseball caps immediately and return them to the nearest rei retailer, to receive a refund.. Affected brand: Recreational Equipment Inc..

Hazard

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.

Affected products

REI Kids Super Caps

Recalled brands

Recreational Equipment Inc.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled children's baseball caps immediately and return them to the nearest REI retailer, to receive a refund.

Recall date

August 17, 2001

Categories

Clothing (Children)

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #01518?

CPSC recall #01518 covers CPSC, Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI) Announce Recall of Children's Baseball Caps, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on August 17, 2001. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #01518?

The CPSC remedy for recall #01518 is consumers should stop using the recalled children's baseball caps immediately and return them to the nearest rei retailer, to receive a refund.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell CPSC, Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI) Announce Recall of Children's Baseball Caps on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Recreational-Equipment-Inc-REI-Announce-Recall-of-Childrens-Baseball-Caps. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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