Children's Flip Flops Recalled by Alpargatas Due to Violation of Lead in Paint Standard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2009-03-03). Hazards: lead, non compliance. About 210,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 09137 |
| Published | 2009-03-03 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Shoes, Sandals & Boots |
| Products | Children's flip flops |
| Firm named in the title | Alpargatas |
| Firms | Alpargatas USA Inc., of New York, N.Y. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | Brazil |
| Units (US) | 210,000 |
| Hazard classes | lead, non compliance |
| Remedy classes | replace |
| Sold | Department and specialty stores nationwide from November 2006 through February 2009 for about $15 to $24 a pair. |
Description
Flip flops of the Havaianas brand containing decorative paint were sold under the following model names: Baby Estampas, Baby Pets, Kid's Apple, Kid's Fairy, Kid's Flores, Kid's Lighthouse, Kid's Monsters, Kid's Surf, Baby Letrinhas, Kid's Sports, Kid's Candies, Kid's Fun, Kid's Love, Kid's Sereias, Kid's Speed, Kid's Lucky Bug, Kid's Pets, Kid's Rock, Kid's Slim, Kid's Wonder Woman, Kid's Small Flowers and Kid's Tropical w/Kit. A photo of a representative flip flop is provided. Havaianas flip flops without decorative paint are not being recalled.
Hazard
Decorative paint on the sole of the flip flops can contain levels of lead in excess of the federal standard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled flip flops away from children and return them to Alpargatas USA, Inc. to receive a replacement.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
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