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Product recall · CPSCNovember 16, 2016Serious
Skidders Footwear Children's Shoes
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What’s wrong
The rivets on the shoes have sharp edges, posing a laceration hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Risk of severe physical injury.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should immediately take the recalled shoes away from children and contact Skidders Footwear to receive a full refund.
Who to contact: Skidders Footwear toll-free at 866-636-1221 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.skidders.com and click on "Safety Notice" at the bottom of the page for more information.
The product
This recall involves Skidders Footwear children's canvas tennis shoes sold in three sizes: 12M, 18M and 24M. The shoes have white rubber bottoms and come in three different colors: navy blue fabric with orange rivets and laces, gray fabric with green rivets and laces, and denim colored fabric with pink rivets and laces.
Details
- Units affected
- About 5,500
- Recall date
- November 16, 2016
- Brand
- Skidders Footwear Inc., of New York
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- The firm has received three reports of the rivets scratching the feet of the wearer. No injuries have been reported.
Meijer stores located in Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Kentucky, and Wisconsin, from August 2016 through October 2016 for about $10.
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: “Skidders Footwear Recalls Children's Shoes Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Meijer 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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