Boys' Reversible Vests

DATE: December 30, 2008

CATEGORY: Clothing

COMPANY/BRAND: The Bon-Ton Department Stores

THE DANGER: The zipper tabs on these vests fail to meet federal standards and pose a choking hazard to children.

DESCRIPTION: This recall includes about 5,000 "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.

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.

WHAT TO DO: Immediately take these vests away from children and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. For more information, contact Bon-Ton toll-free at (866) 798-2875 anytime or visit their Web site at www.bonton.com.