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Product recall · CPSCNovember 16, 2011Serious
Children's Animal Slippers
The notice asks people to return it — see below for how.
What’s wrong
The animal's eyes can detach from the slippers, 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
Consumers should immediately take the slippers away from children and return them to any Family Dollar store for a full refund.
Who to 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
The product
The recalled children's slippers have brown or tan dog faces, yellow duck faces and tan lion faces. The name "Kidgets" and the size appear inside the slippers on the soles. "FD9619108020690611" is printed inside the slippers on the side.
Details
- Units affected
- About 160,000
- Recall date
- November 16, 2011
- Brand
- BCNY International Inc., of Hicksville, N.Y.
- Made or distributed by
- Family Dollar Services Inc., of Matthews, N.C.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- Family Dollar has received one report of the eyes detaching from the slippers. No injuries have been reported.
FD9619108020690611
Family Dollar stores nationwide from September 2011 through October 2011 for about $5.
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: “Children's Animal Slippers Recalled Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Family Dollar Stores”
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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