CPSC Recall in 2012: Old Navy Recalls Toddler Girl Aqua Socks Due to Slip and Fall Hazard

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall details below. You can also see similar information for other consumer product recalls in 2012.

Data Source: CPSC.
Recall Number: 12223
Date: July 11, 2012
Product Name: Old Navy Toddler Girl Aqua Socks
Recall Description:

The shoes, which were sold in pink and purple, have less traction when worn on wet or smooth surfaces such as hardwood or tile. Old Navy has received two reports of falls.

Hazard Description:

This style of Aqua Socks have less traction when worn on wet or smooth surfaces such as hardwood or tile, creating a slip and fall hazard.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units: About 34,000 in the U.S. and 3,800 in Canada
Incidents:

Two customers reported falls with minor injuries that did not require medical attention.

Sold At:

Old Navy stores in the U.S. and Canada and at oldnavy.com in the U.S. and at oldnavy.ca in Canada from February 2012 through June 2012. The shoes sold for between $12 and $15.

Manufactured In:

China