CPSC, NIKE Announce Recall of Children's Athletic Shoes

Recalled August 18, 2004 · CPSC recall 04200 · NIKE

Recalled Nike™ Little Get-Go Children's Athletic Shoe

Hazard

The 1.5-inch to 1.75-inch rubber tab at the top of the heel can detach from the shoe, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the recalled shoes away from young children and contact Nike to receive a refund voucher.

Units

About 9,000

Incidents / injuries

Nike has received three reports of heel tabs separating from shoes. No injuries have been reported.

Description

The "GET-GO" and "LITTLE GET-GO" children's athletic shoes come in various color combinations and were sold in toddler and pre-school sizes 2C through 3Y. The Nike Swoosh symbol is on the outside and sole of the shoe. All shoes close with a strap. The style name "GET-GO" or "LITTLE GET-GO" is written on the shoe box. The recalled shoes have one of the following six-digit numbers on a label inside the shoe just above the UPC code: 308638, 308639, 308642 and 308647. Only these style numbers are included in this recall.

What to do

Consumers should immediately take the recalled shoes away from young children and contact Nike to receive a refund voucher.

Contact

For more information, call Nike at (800) 344-6453 anytime or visit the Nike website at www.nikebiz.com

Product

Nike™ Get-Go and Little Get-Go Children's Athletic Shoes

Manufacturer(s)

Nike USA, Inc., of Beaverton, Ore.

Retailers

Nike stores, major athletic shoe stores, independent shoe stores and children's stores nationwide, from June 2004 through August 2004, for between $35 and $45.

Made in

Indonesia

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