CPSC, The Gymboree Corp. Announce Recall of Baby Sandals
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2005-08-12). Hazards: choking. About 5,600 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 05242 |
| Published | 2005-08-12 |
| Last updated | 2024-10-29 |
| Product category | Shoes, Sandals & Boots |
| Products | Caroline Flower Baby Sandals |
| Firm named in the title | The Gymboree Corp. |
| Firms | The Gymboree Corp., of San Francisco, Calif. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 5,600 |
| Hazard classes | choking |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Gymboree stores and Web site nationwide, from May 2005 through July 2005, for between $22 and $28. |
Description
This recall includes the Caroline Flower Baby Sandal with SKU number 140002069 sold in sizes 1 to 8. The SKU number is printed on the price tag above the bar code. The sandal has a white upper sole and a cork covered outer sole. A white decorative plastic flower is attached to the top of the front strap. The front and back strap have adjustable touch fasteners. The name "Gymboree" is printed in aqua on the sole of the sandal.
Hazard
A plastic flower attached to the sandals can pull or snap off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the sandals and return them to a Gymboree store for a refund. Consumers also can return the sandals to Gymboree via mail. Contact Gymboree for return instructions.
Incidents and injuries
Gymboree has received four reports of the plastic flower coming off of the sandals. One child reportedly pulled the flower off of the sandal, placed it in her mouth and started to choke, and another child was reported to have bitten a flower off of the sandal.
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