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ChokingSeptember 17, 2009CPSC #09344

Clarks Children's Shoes Recalled by C & J Clark America Due to Choking Hazard

Brand
Unknown
Product
Clothing & Apparel
Units affected
2,000
Remedy
refund

What was recalled

This recall involves Clarks® children's shoes sold under the "crawlers" and "hazy daze" style names. The crawlers were sold in infant sizes 2 to 3 1/2; and the hazy daze in sizes 4 to 6 1/2. "Clarks" is printed on the sole underneath the heel and the words "Clarks First Shoes" is printed on a multi-colored label inside the shoe's heel area. The following names and model numbers are included in this recall. Name Model Number Description Little Kyle Blue Crawler 89823 Blue with red and black trim Little Kyle Tan Crawler 89824 Tan with blue and brown trim India Sparkle White Crawler 88000 White with light green trim and pink stitching Kirstin Baby Pink Crawler 88109 Light pink with darker pink trim Hazy Daze White Sandal 88234 White leather with cream and tan trim

Hazard

Molded rubber pieces on the sole of the recalled shoes can detach, posing a choking hazard to infants and young children.

Injuries

No incidents have been reported in the United States. In the United Kingdom there have been six reports of the rubber pieces detaching, including two reports of children mouthing the rubber piece. No injuries have been reported.

Made in

Vietnam

Where it was sold

  • Clarks® retail stores nationwide from February 2009 through July 2009 for between $35 and $40.

Photos

Little Kyle Blue CrawlerLittle Kyle Tan CrawlerIndia Sparkle White CrawlerKirstin Baby Pink Crawler
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