Payless ShoeSource Expands Recall of Children's Clog Shoes Due to Choking Hazard

Recalled July 17, 2007 · CPSC recall 07236 · Payless ShoeSource

Hazard

Plastic rivets used to attach the strap to the shoe can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy

Consumers should take the shoes away from young children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund or exchange.

Units

About 270,000 (This recall was first announced in June 2007)

Incidents / injuries

No injuries or incidents have been reported.

Description

This recall involves the following character-themed clog styles: Dora the Explorer, Spongebob Squarepants, Hello Kitty, Coasters® Lighted Car Compel, and Cambridge Mary-Jane. The shoes were sold in toddler sizes 5 through 10. The flexible shoes have air ventilation holes on the top and/or side, and plastic rivets attached to the strap. Shoe sizes are printed on the sole of the shoe. No other sizes, styles or models are included in the recall.

What to do

Consumers should take the shoes away from young children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund or exchange.

Contact

For additional information, call Payless at (800) 654-0697 between 7:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Saturday, 9:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday. Consumers can also visit the firm's Web site at www.payless.com

Product

Toddler Clog Shoes

Manufacturer(s)

Payless ShoeSource, Inc., of Topeka, Kan.

Retailers

Payless ShoeSource stores nationwide and Payless.com from January 2006 through June 2007 for between $15 and $20.

Made in

China

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