CPSC Recall in 2004: CPSC, Payless ShoeSource Announce Recall of Children's Athletic Shoes

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 04-149

Date: June 01, 2004

Product Name: Smart Fit™ and Teeny Toes™ Athletic Shoes

Recall Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Payless ShoeSource Inc., of Topeka, Kan., is voluntarily recalling about 441,000 Smart Fit and Teeny Toes Athletic Shoes. The metal eyelet lace holder at the top of the shoes can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.Name of product: Smart Fit™ and Teeny Toes™ Athletic ShoesUnits: About 441,000Manufacturer: Payless ShoeSource Inc., of Topeka, Kan.Hazard: The metal eyelet lace holder at the top of the shoes can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.Incidents/Injuries: Payless ShoeSource has received one report of a child starting to choke on a detached eyelet from one of these shoes. No injuries have been reported.Description: These are children's athletic shoes in prewalk and toddler sizes. The shoes are white with different color trim and come in sizes 0 to 10. The brand name "Smart Fit" or "Teeny Toes" is written on the sole and insole of the shoes. The recalled shoes have one of the following five-digit numbers, found on a label on the bottom of the shoe tongue: 31056, 31057, 31219, 32264, 32265, 33060 and 33061. No other styles or models are included in this recall.Sold at: Payless ShoeSource stores and website nationwide from December 2003 through April 2004 for about $10.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should take the recalled shoes away from young children immediately and should return the shoes to a Payless ShoeSource store for a cash refund or exchange.Consumer Contact: For more information, call Payless toll-free at 1-877-452-7500 between 7:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Saturday, and between 9:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday, or visit their website at www.payless.com.

Hazard Description:

The metal eyelet lace holder at the top of the shoes can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund, Replace

Units: About 441,000

Incidents:

Payless ShoeSource has received one report of a child starting to choke on a detached eyelet from one of these shoes.

Sold At:

Payless ShoeSource stores and website nationwide from December 2003 through April 2004 for about $10.

Manufactured In:

China