CPSC2004-06-02
CPSC, Payless ShoeSource Announce Recall of Children's Athletic Shoes
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Hazard
The metal eyelet lace holder at the top of the shoe can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should take the recalled shoes away from young children immediately and should return the shoes to a Payless ShoeSource store for a cash refund or exchange.
Sold at
Payless ShoeSource stores and Web site nationwide, from December 2003 through April 2004, for about $10.
Affected count
About 441,000
Injuries reported
Payless ShoeSource has received one report of a child starting to choke on a detached eyelet from one of these shoes. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Smart Fit™ and Teeny Toes™ Athletic Shoes
Consumer contact
For more information, call Payless toll-free at 1-877-452-7500 between 7:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Saturday, and between 9:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday, or visit their website at www.payless.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Payless-ShoeSource-Announce-Recall-of-Childrens-Athletic-Shoes-Don't want to check this manually?
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