Recalls / 2007-07-17

Payless ShoeSource Expands Recall of Children's Clog Shoes Due to Choking Hazard

07236 · Recalled 2007-07-17 · CPSC page

Description

This recall involves the following character-themed clog styles: Dora the Explorer, Spongebob Squarepants, Hello Kitty, Coasters® Lighted Car Compel, and Cambridge Mary-Jane. The shoes were sold in toddler sizes 5 through 10. The flexible shoes have air ventilation holes on the top and/or side, and plastic rivets attached to the strap. Shoe sizes are printed on the sole of the shoe. No other sizes, styles or models are included in the recall.

Hazards

Plastic rivets used to attach the strap to the shoe can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Reported injuries

No injuries or incidents have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should take the shoes away from young children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund or exchange.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Toddler Clog Shoes		About 270,000 (This recall was first announced in June 2007)

Parties

Manufacturer: Payless ShoeSource, Inc.
Made in: China
Sold at: Payless ShoeSource, Payless.com, $20.

Consumer contact

For additional information, call Payless at (800) 654-0697 between 7:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Saturday, 9:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday. Consumers can also visit the firm's Web site at www.payless.com

Source: CPSC recall 07236. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.