Children's Animal Slippers Recalled Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Family Dollar Stores
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2011-11-16). Hazards: choking. About 160,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 12044 |
| Published | 2011-11-16 |
| Last updated | 2016-04-12 |
| Product category | Slippers |
| Products | Kidgets® Animal Sock Top Slippers |
| Firms | BCNY International Inc., of Hicksville, N.Y. (importer); Family Dollar Services Inc., of Matthews, N.C. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 160,000 |
| Hazard classes | choking |
| Remedy classes | refund |
| Sold | Family Dollar stores nationwide from September 2011 through October 2011 for about $5. |
Description
The recalled children's slippers have brown or tan dog faces, yellow duck faces and tan lion faces. The name "Kidgets" and the size appear inside the slippers on the soles. "FD9619108020690611" is printed inside the slippers on the side.
Hazard
The animal's eyes can detach from the slippers, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the slippers away from children and return them to any Family Dollar store for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
Family Dollar has received one report of the eyes detaching from the slippers. No injuries have been reported.
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