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Consumer product recall

Archived - Toddler Clog-Style Shoes

Starting date:
September 1, 2007
Posting date:
September 1, 2007
Type of communication:
Consumer Product Recall
Subcategory:
Childrens' Products, Clothing and Accessories
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Product Safety
Audience:
General Public
Identification number:
RA-500001558

Affected products

Toddler Clog-Style Shoes

Product description

  • Dora the Explorer character clog
  • Spongebob Squarepants character clog
  • Hello Kitty character clog
  • Coasters® Lighted Car Compel clog
  • Cambridge Mary-Jane shoe.

Only toddler clog shoes in sizes 5 to 10 are included in the Canadian recall. No other sizes, styles or models are included in this Canadian recall.

For further details and full release see:
Payless ShoeSource announces recall of toddler clog-style shoes

For the full US CPSC release and picture:
Payless ShoeSource Expands Recall of Children's Clog Shoes Due to Choking Hazard

Hazard identified

There is a risk that the small plastic rivets that attach the back strap to the shoe can separate and detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Payless Shoesource Canada has not received any reports of injuries involving the product.

Number sold

Approximately 3,000 were sold in Canada

Time period sold

Between January 2006 and June 2007

Companies

Distributor
Payless ShoeSource Canada Inc.
Tel: 1-800-654-0697

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What you should do

Consumers are instructed to immediately stop using the product and return the shoes to a Payless ShoeSource store for a cash refund or exchange.

Consumers may contact Payless toll-free at (800) 654-0697 between 7:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Central Time Monday through Saturday and 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday.