Payless ShoeSource Expands Recall of Children's Clog Shoes Due to Choking Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2007-07-17). Hazards: choking. About 270,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 07236 |
| Published | 2007-07-17 |
| Last updated | 2015-02-09 |
| Product category | Shoes, Sandals & Boots |
| Products | Toddler Clog Shoes |
| Firm named in the title | Payless ShoeSource |
| Firms | Payless ShoeSource, Inc., of Topeka, Kan. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 270,000 |
| Hazard classes | choking |
| Remedy classes | refund |
| Sold | Payless ShoeSource stores nationwide and Payless.com from January 2006 through June 2007 for between $15 and $20. |
Description
This recall involves the following character-themed clog styles: Dora the Explorer, Spongebob Squarepants, Hello Kitty, Coasters® Lighted Car Compel, and Cambridge Mary-Jane. The shoes were sold in toddler sizes 5 through 10. The flexible shoes have air ventilation holes on the top and/or side, and plastic rivets attached to the strap. Shoe sizes are printed on the sole of the shoe. No other sizes, styles or models are included in the recall.
Hazard
Plastic rivets used to attach the strap to the shoe can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should take the shoes away from young children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund or exchange.
Incidents and injuries
No injuries or incidents have been reported.
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