CPSC, The Gymboree Corp. Announce Recall of Baby Sandals

Recalled August 12, 2005 · CPSC recall 05242 · The Gymboree

Hazard

A plastic flower attached to the sandals can pull or snap off, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the sandals and return them to a Gymboree store for a refund. Consumers also can return the sandals to Gymboree via mail. Contact Gymboree for return instructions.

Units

About 5,600

Incidents / injuries

Gymboree has received four reports of the plastic flower coming off of the sandals. One child reportedly pulled the flower off of the sandal, placed it in her mouth and started to choke, and another child was reported to have bitten a flower off of the sandal.

Description

This recall includes the Caroline Flower Baby Sandal with SKU number 140002069 sold in sizes 1 to 8. The SKU number is printed on the price tag above the bar code. The sandal has a white upper sole and a cork covered outer sole. A white decorative plastic flower is attached to the top of the front strap. The front and back strap have adjustable touch fasteners. The name "Gymboree" is printed in aqua on the sole of the sandal.

What to do

Contact

Contact Gymboree toll-free at (877) 449-6932 between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m. PT Monday through Friday and between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. PT Saturdays or visit the firm's Web site at www.gymboree.com

Product

Caroline Flower Baby Sandals

Manufacturer(s)

The Gymboree Corp., of San Francisco, Calif.

Retailers

Gymboree stores and Web site nationwide, from May 2005 through July 2005, for between $22 and $28.

Made in

China

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