CPSC, Deckers Outdoor Corp. Announce Recall of Children's Teva Sandals
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (1998-10-08). Hazards: fall. About 65,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 99007 |
| Published | 1998-10-08 |
| Last updated | 1998-10-15 |
| Product category | Shoes, Sandals & Boots |
| Products | Children's Teva sandals |
| Firm named in the title | Deckers Outdoor Corp. |
| Firms | Deckers Outdoor Corp., of Goleta, Calif. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 65,000 |
| Hazard classes | fall |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Shoe retailers sold these sandals nationwide, from December 1997 through August 1998, for about $25. |
Description
These Teva sandals have straps that are "Abstract Bright," which are red, blue and yellow; "Abstract Pink," which are pink, purple, black and white; and "Frog Blue," which are blue, white and black. The footbed of the sandals are black. The bottom of the sole is marked with a star pattern along with the words "Teva" and "made in U.S.A." The shoes were packaged in a plastic box. Writing on the paper label inside the box includes, "Little Kids...Teva ... MADE FOR LITTLE FEET." The sandals were sold in sizes 2/3 through 8/9 for children aged 6 months to 4 years.
Hazard
The straps attached to the footbed of the sandals can come apart. This can cause falls.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these sandals immediately. To get information on obtaining a refund, contact Deckers.
Incidents and injuries
Deckers is aware of a 2-year-old who reportedly fell when one of the sandals he was wearing came apart, injuring his lip, gum and tooth.
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