Recalls / 2011-11-16
Children's Animal Slippers Recalled Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Family Dollar Stores
12044 · Recalled 2011-11-16 · CPSC page
Description
The recalled children's slippers have brown or tan dog faces, yellow duck faces and tan lion faces. The name "Kidgets" and the size appear inside the slippers on the soles. "FD9619108020690611" is printed inside the slippers on the side.
Hazards
The animal's eyes can detach from the slippers, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Reported injuries
Family Dollar has received one report of the eyes detaching from the slippers. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the slippers away from children and return them to any Family Dollar store for a full refund.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Kidgets® Animal Sock Top Slippers | About 160,000 |
Parties
- Importer
- BCNY International Inc., of Hicksville, N.Y.
- Distributor
- Family Dollar Services Inc., of Matthews, N.C.
- Made in
- China
- Sold at
- Family Dollar from September 2011 through October 2011 for about $5.
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Family Dollar at (800) 547-0359 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.familydollar.com
Source: CPSC recall 12044. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.