CPSC Recalls

Recalls / 2004-06-02

CPSC, Payless ShoeSource Announce Recall of Children's Athletic Shoes

04149 · Recalled 2004-06-02 · CPSC page

Recalled children's shoe
Recalled children's shoe

Description

These are children's athletic shoes in prewalk and toddler sizes. The shoes are white with different color trim and come in sizes 0 to 10. The brand name "Smart Fit" or "Teeny Toes" is written on the sole and insole of the shoes. The recalled shoes have one of the following five-digit numbers, found on a label on the bottom of the shoe tongue: 31056, 31057, 31219, 32264, 32265, 33060 and 33061. No other styles or models are included in this recall.

Hazards

The metal eyelet lace holder at the top of the shoe can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Reported injuries

Payless ShoeSource has received one report of a child starting to choke on a detached eyelet from one of these shoes. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should take the recalled shoes away from young children immediately and should return the shoes to a Payless ShoeSource store for a cash refund or exchange.

Products

NameModelUnits
Smart Fit™ and Teeny Toes™ Athletic ShoesAbout 441,000

Parties

Manufacturer
Payless ShoeSource Inc.
Made in
China
Sold at
Payless ShoeSource stores, Web site nationwide, from December 2003 through April 2004, for about $10.

Consumer contact

For more information, call Payless toll-free at 1-877-452-7500 between 7:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Saturday, and between 9:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday, or visit their website at www.payless.com

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Recalled children's shoe
Recalled children's shoe

Source: CPSC recall 04149. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.