CPSC Recalls

Recalls / 2009-03-03

Children's Flip Flops Recalled by Alpargatas Due to Violation of Lead in Paint Standard

09137 · Recalled 2009-03-03 · CPSC page

Recalled Children's flip flops - Baby Estampas model
Recalled Children's flip flops - Baby Estampas model

Description

Flip flops of the Havaianas brand containing decorative paint were sold under the following model names: Baby Estampas, Baby Pets, Kid's Apple, Kid's Fairy, Kid's Flores, Kid's Lighthouse, Kid's Monsters, Kid's Surf, Baby Letrinhas, Kid's Sports, Kid's Candies, Kid's Fun, Kid's Love, Kid's Sereias, Kid's Speed, Kid's Lucky Bug, Kid's Pets, Kid's Rock, Kid's Slim, Kid's Wonder Woman, Kid's Small Flowers and Kid's Tropical w/Kit. A photo of a representative flip flop is provided. Havaianas flip flops without decorative paint are not being recalled.

Hazards

Decorative paint on the sole of the flip flops can contain levels of lead in excess of the federal standard.

Reported injuries

None reported

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the recalled flip flops away from children and return them to Alpargatas USA, Inc. to receive a replacement.

Products

NameModelUnits
Children's flip flopsAbout 210,000

Parties

Manufacturer
Alpargatas USA Inc.
Made in
Brazil
Sold at
Department, specialty from November 2006 through February 2009 for about $15 to $24 a pair.

Consumer contact

For additional information, please contact Alpargatas USA at (888) 289-5306 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company's Web site at www.havaianasus.com

More images

Recalled Children's flip flop - Kid's Flores model
Recalled Children's flip flop - Kid's Flores model
Recalled Children's flip flop - Kid's Monsters model
Recalled Children's flip flop - Kid's Monsters model

Source: CPSC recall 09137. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.