Infant Caps Recalled by Sock and Accessory Brands Due to Choking Hazard

WASHINGTON, March 30, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Infant-Capts-Recalled-by-Sock-and-Accesory-Brands

Recall Summary

Name of Product: Infant caps

Hazard: The button on the top of the infant cap can detach, posing a choking hazard.

Remedy: Refund

Consumers should immediately take the infant caps away from young children and contact the firm to receive a full refund, including shipping cost.

Consumer Contact: Sock and Accessory Brands Global toll-free at 877-429-7637 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.wearsabg.com and click on Infant Cap Recall icon on top of home page for more information.

Recall Details

Units: About 14,500 (in addition, about 50 were sold in Canada)

Description: This recall involves John Deere gray infant baseball caps with a green tractor design. The caps were sold in one size (infant 6-12 months). Style number "JSH721HF " and manufacture date 11/2016 are printed on the sewn in care label inside the back of the caps.   

Incidents/Injuries: None reported 

Sold at: Tractor Supply Company and farm and ranch stores nationwide from January 2017 through March 2017 for between $10 and $16.  

Importer/Distributor: Sock and Accessory Brands Global, of Advance, N.C.    

Manufactured in: China

Note: Health Canada's press release is available at http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2017/62816r-eng.php

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