Classic Characters Recalls Infant Booties Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2016-02-09). Hazards: choking. About 4,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 16097 |
| Published | 2016-02-09 |
| Last updated | 2016-02-09 |
| Product category | Shoes and other footwear |
| Products | Infant Elf Booties |
| Firm named in the title | Classic Characters |
| Firms | Classic Characters Inc., of Quebec, Canada (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 4,000 |
| Hazard classes | choking |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Cracker Barrel Old Country Store nationwide and online at www.crackerbarrel.com from September 2015 through November 2015 for about $13. |
Description
This recall involves Classic Characters' infant knit Elf Booties sold in sizes 6 through 12 months. The SKU number 507665 and style number 28046 are printed on the price tag. The infant booties are green, with red and white trim, and a yellow pompom on the tip of the toe.
Hazard
The pompoms at the tip of the toe can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled elf booties and return them to a Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® for a full refund, or contact Classic Characters for instructions on returning them for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
Classic Characters has received two reports of the pompoms detaching from the shoes. No injuries have been reported.
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