Recalls / 2004-08-18

CPSC, NIKE Announce Recall of Children's Athletic Shoes

04200 · Recalled 2004-08-18 · CPSC page

Recalled Nike™ Little Get-Go Children's Athletic Shoe

Description

The "GET-GO" and "LITTLE GET-GO" children's athletic shoes come in various color combinations and were sold in toddler and pre-school sizes 2C through 3Y. The Nike Swoosh symbol is on the outside and sole of the shoe. All shoes close with a strap. The style name "GET-GO" or "LITTLE GET-GO" is written on the shoe box. The recalled shoes have one of the following six-digit numbers on a label inside the shoe just above the UPC code: 308638, 308639, 308642 and 308647. Only these style numbers are included in this recall.

Hazards

The 1.5-inch to 1.75-inch rubber tab at the top of the heel can detach from the shoe, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Reported injuries

Nike has received three reports of heel tabs separating from shoes. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the recalled shoes away from young children and contact Nike to receive a refund voucher.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Nike™ Get-Go and Little Get-Go Children's Athletic Shoes		About 9,000

Parties

Manufacturer: Nike USA, Inc.
Made in: Indonesia
Sold at: Nike stores, major athletic shoe stores, independent shoe stores, children's, from June 2004 through August 2004, for, $45.

Consumer contact

For more information, call Nike at (800) 344-6453 anytime or visit the Nike website at www.nikebiz.com

Source: CPSC recall 04200. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.