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ChokingApril 9, 2009CPSC #09190

“CARS” Children’s Shoes Sold Exclusively at Wal-Mart Recalled by Pagoda International Footwear Ltd. Due to Choking Hazard

Brand
Unknown
Product
Clothing & Apparel
Units affected
73,000
Remedy
refund

What was recalled

This recall involves the Buster Brown & Co. "CARS" fleece clog children's shoes. The shoe is a red plastic molded clog with fleece lining and is designed to resemble a car. They were sold in infant sizes 4 to 6 and toddler sizes 7 to 11. The infant-size shoes have a strap in the back. Each side of the shoe has two red and black decorative wheels and the number "95". "Buster Brown & Co." and "Disney" are printed on a tag sewn inside the shoe.

Hazard

The shoe has four decorative wheels that can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Injuries

The firm has received one report of a decorative wheel detaching from the shoe. No injuries have been reported.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • Wal-Mart stores in the United States and Canada from September 2008 through March 2009 for between $6 and $10 (U.S.) and for about $13 (CAN).

Photos

Recalled CARS Fleece Clog, Toddler Sizes 7-11Recalled CARS Fleece Clog, Infant Sizes 4-6
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