CPSC, Deckers Outdoor Corp. Announce Recall of Children's Teva Sandals
What was recalled
These Teva sandals have straps that are "Abstract Bright," which are red, blue and yellow; "Abstract Pink," which are pink, purple, black and white; and "Frog Blue," which are blue, white and black. The footbed of the sandals are black. The bottom of the sole is marked with a star pattern along with the words "Teva" and "made in U.S.A." The shoes were packaged in a plastic box. Writing on the paper label inside the box includes, "Little Kids...Teva ... MADE FOR LITTLE FEET." The sandals were sold in sizes 2/3 through 8/9 for children aged 6 months to 4 years.
Hazard
The straps attached to the footbed of the sandals can come apart. This can cause falls.
Injuries
Deckers is aware of a 2-year-old who reportedly fell when one of the sandals he was wearing came apart, injuring his lip, gum and tooth.
Made in
United States
Where it was sold
- Shoe retailers sold these sandals nationwide, from December 1997 through August 1998, for about $25.
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