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Collective Brands KEDS Girls' Shoes
Check whether yours is affected, then follow the instructions below.
What’s wrong
Ornamental stars on the heel of the shoe can loosen, posing a laceration hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Risk of severe physical injury.
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 take these shoes away from children immediately and contact Collective Brands to receive a gift card for $30 redeemable at Stride Rite stores or striderite.com.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact Collective Brands at (800) 365-4933 between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and between 9:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. ET Saturday and Sunday, Email kedskidsrecall@collectivebrands.com, or visit the firm's website www.collectivebrands.com
The product
This recall involves KEDS® girls' rubber soled shoes. The shoes are black and pink with white trim and a pink loop on the heel. "KEDS" appears on the tongue and heel of the shoe. The style number KY40098A is printed on the underside of the tongue. The shoes were sold in girls' sizes 12 to 5.
Details
- Units affected
- About 45,000
- Recall date
- November 16, 2011
- Brand
- Collective Brands, Inc., of Topeka, Kan.
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- The firm has received 27 reports of cuts and scratches resulting from metal stars that loosened from the heel of the shoe.
Various department stores and online retailers from June through October 2011 for about $23.
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: “Collective Brands Recalls KEDS Girls' Shoes Due to Laceration 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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