CPSC, Reebok International Announce Recall of Toddler's Athletic Shoes
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2004-09-20). Hazards: choking. About 140,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 04217 |
| Published | 2004-09-20 |
| Last updated | 2025-03-17 |
| Product category | Shoes, Sandals & Boots |
| Products | Reebok "Iverson/Answer" toddler shoes |
| Firm named in the title | Reebok International |
| Firms | Reebok International Ltd., of Canton, Mass. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 140,000 |
| Hazard classes | choking |
| Remedy classes | refund |
| Sold | Reebok, independent retailers, children's apparel and athletic shoe stores nationwide, from March 2004 through August 2004, for about $35. |
Description
The recalled Reebok Iverson mid- and low-style athletic shoes were sold in toddler sizes 2 through 10. The logo-tag on the tongue of the shoe reads "I3/Answer," and on the rear and center of the heel is an "I3" logo. The names "Iverson" and "The Realist" are carved into the sole. The model number is printed on a label on the underside of the tongue. Model numbers included in the recall are: 99553, B99553, 99554, B99554, 105155, B105155, 105158, B105158, 108292, and B108292.
Hazard
The I-3 logo-tag on the tongue of the shoe can be peeled off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take these shoes away from young children and contact Reebok to receive a refund.
Incidents and injuries
Reebok has received a report of an 8-month-old child mouthing the logo-tag. The tag was removed without injury.
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