CPSC, Payless ShoeSource Announce Recall of Children's Athletic Shoes
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2004-06-02). Hazards: choking. About 441,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 04149 |
| Published | 2004-06-02 |
| Last updated | 2025-02-14 |
| Product category | Shoes, Sandals & Boots |
| Products | Smart Fit™ and Teeny Toes™ Athletic Shoes |
| Firm named in the title | Payless ShoeSource |
| Firms | Payless ShoeSource Inc., of Topeka, Kan. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 441,000 |
| Hazard classes | choking |
| Remedy classes | refund |
| Sold | Payless ShoeSource stores and Web site nationwide, from December 2003 through April 2004, for about $10. |
Description
These are children's athletic shoes in prewalk and toddler sizes. The shoes are white with different color trim and come in sizes 0 to 10. The brand name "Smart Fit" or "Teeny Toes" is written on the sole and insole of the shoes. The recalled shoes have one of the following five-digit numbers, found on a label on the bottom of the shoe tongue: 31056, 31057, 31219, 32264, 32265, 33060 and 33061. No other styles or models are included in this recall.
Hazard
The metal eyelet lace holder at the top of the shoe can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should take the recalled shoes away from young children immediately and should return the shoes to a Payless ShoeSource store for a cash refund or exchange.
Incidents and injuries
Payless ShoeSource has received one report of a child starting to choke on a detached eyelet from one of these shoes. No injuries have been reported.
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