CPSC2009-03-03
Children's Flip Flops Recalled by Alpargatas Due to Violation of Lead in Paint Standard
Alpargatas USA Inc., of New York, N.Y.
Hazard
Decorative paint on the sole of the flip flops can contain levels of lead in excess of the federal standard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled flip flops away from children and return them to Alpargatas USA, Inc. to receive a replacement.
Sold at
Department and specialty stores nationwide from November 2006 through February 2009 for about $15 to $24 a pair.
Affected count
About 210,000
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
Brazil
Products
Children's flip flops
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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Childrens-Flip-Flops-Recalled-by-Alpargatas-Due-to-Violation-of-Lead-in-Paint-StandardDon't want to check this manually?
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