Collective Brands Recalls KEDS Girls' Shoes Due to Laceration Hazard
What was recalled
This recall involves KEDS® girls' rubber soled shoes. The shoes are black and pink with white trim and a pink loop on the heel. "KEDS" appears on the tongue and heel of the shoe. The style number KY40098A is printed on the underside of the tongue. The shoes were sold in girls' sizes 12 to 5.
Hazard
Ornamental stars on the heel of the shoe can loosen, posing a laceration hazard.
Injuries
The firm has received 27 reports of cuts and scratches resulting from metal stars that loosened from the heel of the shoe.
Made in
China
Where it was sold
- Various department stores and online retailers from June through October 2011 for about $23.
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