CPSC, Deckers Outdoor Corp. Announce Recall of Children's Teva Sandals

Recalled October 8, 1998 · CPSC recall 99007 · Deckers Outdoor

Hazard

The straps attached to the footbed of the sandals can come apart. This can cause falls.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these sandals immediately. To get information on obtaining a refund, contact Deckers.

Units

About 65,000

Incidents / injuries

Deckers is aware of a 2-year-old who reportedly fell when one of the sandals he was wearing came apart, injuring his lip, gum and tooth.

Description

These Teva sandals have straps that are "Abstract Bright," which are red, blue and yellow; "Abstract Pink," which are pink, purple, black and white; and "Frog Blue," which are blue, white and black. The footbed of the sandals are black. The bottom of the sole is marked with a star pattern along with the words "Teva" and "made in U.S.A." The shoes were packaged in a plastic box. Writing on the paper label inside the box includes, "Little Kids...Teva ... MADE FOR LITTLE FEET." The sandals were sold in sizes 2/3 through 8/9 for children aged 6 months to 4 years.

What to do

Consumers should stop using these sandals immediately. To get information on obtaining a refund, contact Deckers.

Contact

Consumers may contact Deckers at (800) 781-9928 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PDT Monday through Friday.

Product

Children's Teva sandals

Manufacturer(s)

Deckers Outdoor Corp., of Goleta, Calif.

Retailers

Shoe retailers sold these sandals nationwide, from December 1997 through August 1998, for about $25.

Made in

United States

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