Old Navy Recalls Toddler Girl Aqua Socks Due to Slip and Fall Hazard

Recalled July 12, 2012 · CPSC recall 12223 · Old Navy

Hazard

This style of Aqua Socks has less traction when worn on wet or smooth surfaces such as hardwood or tile, creating a slip and fall hazard.

Remedy

Refund

Units

About 34,000 in the U.S. and 3,800 in Canada

Incidents / injuries

Two customers reported falls with minor injuries that did not require medical attention.

Description

The slip-on shoes have pull-on tabs on both the front and back of the foot opening of the shoe. These Aqua Socks were sold in pink and purple in Toddler sizes 5-11. The recall includes Old Navy Toddler Girl Aqua Socks with style number 896452. A small tag inside the foot opening contains the style number (896452), size information and country of origin (China).

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using these shoes and return them to any Old Navy store for a full refund. Consumers who return the shoes before November 9, 2012 will also receive a coupon for $10 off their next purchase at Old Navy. Contact [email protected] if you wish to return the Toddler Girl Aqua Sock by mail.

Contact

For additional information, contact Old Navy toll-free at (866) 580-9930 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, Saturday between 12 p.m. and 7 p.m. ET, and Sunday between 12 p.m. and 6 p.m. ET, or email Old Navy at [email protected]

Product

Old Navy Toddler Girl Aqua Socks

Retailers

Old Navy stores in the U.S. and Canada and at oldnavy.com in the U.S. and at oldnavy.ca in Canada from February 2012 through June 2012. The shoes sold for between $12 and $15.

Made in

China

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