Recalls / 2009-09-17

Clarks Children's Shoes Recalled by C & J Clark America Due to Choking Hazard

09344 · Recalled 2009-09-17 · CPSC page

Description

This recall involves Clarks® children's shoes sold under the "crawlers" and "hazy daze" style names. The crawlers were sold in infant sizes 2 to 3 1/2; and the hazy daze in sizes 4 to 6 1/2. "Clarks" is printed on the sole underneath the heel and the words "Clarks First Shoes" is printed on a multi-colored label inside the shoe's heel area. The following names and model numbers are included in this recall. Name Model Number Description Little Kyle Blue Crawler 89823 Blue with red and black trim Little Kyle Tan Crawler 89824 Tan with blue and brown trim India Sparkle White Crawler 88000 White with light green trim and pink stitching Kirstin Baby Pink Crawler 88109 Light pink with darker pink trim Hazy Daze White Sandal 88234 White leather with cream and tan trim

Hazards

Molded rubber pieces on the sole of the recalled shoes can detach, posing a choking hazard to infants and young children.

Reported injuries

No incidents have been reported in the United States. In the United Kingdom there have been six reports of the rubber pieces detaching, including two reports of children mouthing the rubber piece. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the shoes away from children and return them to the nearest Clarks® store for a full refund.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Children's Shoes		About 2,000

Parties

Distributor: C & J Clark America Inc., d/b/a the Clarks Companies N.A., of Newton, Mass.
Made in: Vietnam
Sold at: Clarks® retail from February 2009 through July 2009 for between $35, $40.

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact C & J Clark America at (800) 425-2757 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.clarkskidsusa.com

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Source: CPSC recall 09344. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.