CPSC2011-03-10
Atico International USA Recalls Holiday Rattle Baby Slippers Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Walgreens
Atico International USA Inc., of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Hazard
The internal stuffing and rattle inside the slippers decorative figures can be pulled out, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy
The firm is out of business, the remedy is no longer available, and the product should be discarded or destroyed.
Sold at
Walgreen stores nationwide from October 2010 through January 2011 for about $5.
Affected count
About 57,000
Injuries reported
Atico received one report of a 7-month old baby that was found beginning to turn blue with the slippers' stuffing in its mouth. The baby's father removed the stuffing. Two additional reports of babies wearing the slippers who pulled on the rattle/stuffing and the stuffing came out were also reported. No injuries reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Holiday rattle baby slippers
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/Atico-International-USA-Recalls-Holiday-Rattle-Baby-Slippers-Due-to-Choking-Hazard-SoldDon't want to check this manually?
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