CPSC2009-04-09
“CARS” Children’s Shoes Sold Exclusively at Wal-Mart Recalled by Pagoda International Footwear Ltd. Due to Choking Hazard
Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.
Hazard
The shoe has four decorative wheels that can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy
Customers should immediately take this product away from children and return it to the nearest Wal-Mart store for a full refund.
Sold at
Wal-Mart stores in the United States and Canada from September 2008 through March 2009 for between $6 and $10 (U.S.) and for about $13 (CAN).
Affected count
About 73,000 distributed in the United States and 18,000 distributed in Canada
Injuries reported
The firm has received one report of a decorative wheel detaching from the shoe. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
CARS Fleece Clog Children's Shoes
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Buster Brown & Co. toll-free at (888) 869-1044 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday and between 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. CT on Saturday, visit the website at www.busterbrownshoes.com, or send an email to Busterandtige@brownshoe.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/CARS-Childrens-Shoes-Sold-Exclusively-at-Wal-Mart-Recalled-by-Pagoda-International-Footwear-Ltd-Due-to-Choking-Hazard-Don't want to check this manually?
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