CPSC2011-11-16
Children's Animal Slippers Recalled Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Family Dollar Stores
BCNY International Inc., of Hicksville, N.Y.
Hazard
The animal's eyes can detach from the slippers, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the slippers away from children and return them to any Family Dollar store for a full refund.
Sold at
Family Dollar stores nationwide from September 2011 through October 2011 for about $5.
Affected count
About 160,000
Injuries reported
Family Dollar has received one report of the eyes detaching from the slippers. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Kidgets® Animal Sock Top Slippers
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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Childrens-Animal-Slippers-Recalled-Due-to-Choking-Hazard-Sold-Exclusively-at-Family-Dollar-StoresDon't want to check this manually?
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