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Product recall · CPSCApril 9, 2009Serious
“CARS” Children’s Shoes Sold Exclusively at Wal-Mart
The notice asks people to return it — see below for how.
What’s wrong
The shoe has four decorative wheels that can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Choking hazard from small parts.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Customers should immediately take this product away from children and return it to the nearest Wal-Mart store for a full refund.
Who to 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
The product
This recall involves the Buster Brown & Co. "CARS" fleece clog children's shoes. The shoe is a red plastic molded clog with fleece lining and is designed to resemble a car. They were sold in infant sizes 4 to 6 and toddler sizes 7 to 11. The infant-size shoes have a strap in the back. Each side of the shoe has two red and black decorative wheels and the number "95". "Buster Brown & Co." and "Disney" are printed on a tag sewn inside the shoe.
Details
- Units affected
- About 73,000 distributed in the United States and 18,000 distributed in Canada
- Recall date
- April 9, 2009
- Brand
- Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.
- Made or distributed by
- Pagoda International Footwear Ltd., of Hong Kong
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- The firm has received one report of a decorative wheel detaching from the shoe. No injuries have been reported.
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).
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: ““CARS” Children’s Shoes Sold Exclusively at Wal-Mart Recalled by Pagoda International Footwear Ltd. Due to Choking Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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