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Clarks Children's Shoes Recalled by C & J Clark America Due to Choking Hazard

Recalled September 17, 2009 · CPSC recall 09344 · Clarks

Little Kyle Blue CrawlerLittle Kyle Tan CrawlerIndia Sparkle White CrawlerKirstin Baby Pink Crawler
Hazard
Molded rubber pieces on the sole of the recalled shoes can detach, posing a choking hazard to infants and young children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the shoes away from children and return them to the nearest Clarks® store for a full refund.
Units
About 2,000
Incidents / injuries
No incidents have been reported in the United States. In the United Kingdom there have been six reports of the rubber pieces detaching, including two reports of children mouthing the rubber piece. No injuries have been reported.

Description

This recall involves Clarks® children's shoes sold under the "crawlers" and "hazy daze" style names. The crawlers were sold in infant sizes 2 to 3 1/2; and the hazy daze in sizes 4 to 6 1/2. "Clarks" is printed on the sole underneath the heel and the words "Clarks First Shoes" is printed on a multi-colored label inside the shoe's heel area. The following names and model numbers are included in this recall. Name Model Number Description Little Kyle Blue Crawler 89823 Blue with red and black trim Little Kyle Tan Crawler 89824 Tan with blue and brown trim India Sparkle White Crawler 88000 White with light green trim and pink stitching Kirstin Baby Pink Crawler 88109 Light pink with darker pink trim Hazy Daze White Sandal 88234 White leather with cream and tan trim

What to do

Consumers should immediately take the shoes away from children and return them to the nearest Clarks® store for a full refund.

Contact

For additional information, contact C & J Clark America at (800) 425-2757 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.clarkskidsusa.com

Product
Children's Shoes
Distributed by
C & J Clark America Inc., d/b/a the Clarks Companies N.A., of Newton, Mass.
Retailers
Clarks® retail stores nationwide from February 2009 through July 2009 for between $35 and $40.
Made in
Vietnam

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →

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