CPSC Recall in 2004: CPSC, Reebok International Announce Recall of Toddler's Athletic Shoes

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 04-217

Date: September 19, 2004

Product Name: Reebok "Iverson/Answer" toddler shoes

Recall Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Reebok International Ltd., of Canton, Mass. is voluntarily recalling about 140,000 Reebok "Iverson/Answer" toddler shoes. The I-3 logo tag on the tongue of the shoe can be peeled off, posing a choking hazard to young children.Name of product: Reebok "Iverson/Answer" toddler shoesUnits: About 140,000Manufacturer: Reebok International Ltd., of Canton, Mass.Hazard: The I-3 logo tag on the tongue of the shoe can be peeled off, posing a choking hazard to young children.Incidents/Injuries: Reebok has received a report of an 8-month-old child mouthing the logo-tag. The tag was removed without injury.Description: The recalled Reebok Iverson mid- and low-style athletic shoes were sold in toddler sizes 2 through 10. The logo-tag on the tongue of the shoe reads "I3/Answer," and on the rear and center of the heel is an "I3" logo. The names "Iverson" and "The Realist" are carved into the sole. The model number is printed on a label on the underside of the tongue. Model numbers included in the recall are: 99553, B99553, 99554, B99554, 105155, B105155, 105158, B105158, 108292, and B108292.Sold at: Reebok, independent retailers, children's apparel and athletic shoe stores nationwide from March 2004 through August 2004 for about $35.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should immediately take these shoes away from young children and contact Reebok to receive a refund.Consumer Contact: Call Reebok at (800) 843-4444 anytime or visit the firm's website at www.reebok.com.Media Contact: Denise Kaigler, (781) 401-5000

Hazard Description:

The I-3 logo tag on the tongue of the shoe can be peeled off, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units: About 140,000

Incidents:

Reebok has received a report of an 8-month-old child mouthing the logo-tag. The tag was removed without injury.

Sold At:

Reebok, independent retailers, children's apparel and athletic shoe stores nationwide from March 2004 through August 2004 for about $35.

Manufactured In:

China