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ChokingAugust 18, 2004CPSC #04200

CPSC, NIKE Announce Recall of Children's Athletic Shoes

Product
Clothing & Apparel
Units affected
9,000
Remedy
refund

What was recalled

The "GET-GO" and "LITTLE GET-GO" children's athletic shoes come in various color combinations and were sold in toddler and pre-school sizes 2C through 3Y. The Nike Swoosh symbol is on the outside and sole of the shoe. All shoes close with a strap. The style name "GET-GO" or "LITTLE GET-GO" is written on the shoe box. The recalled shoes have one of the following six-digit numbers on a label inside the shoe just above the UPC code: 308638, 308639, 308642 and 308647. Only these style numbers are included in this recall.

Hazard

The 1.5-inch to 1.75-inch rubber tab at the top of the heel can detach from the shoe, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Injuries

Nike has received three reports of heel tabs separating from shoes. No injuries have been reported.

Made in

Indonesia

Where it was sold

  • Nike stores, major athletic shoe stores, independent shoe stores and children's stores nationwide, from June 2004 through August 2004, for between $35 and $45.

Photos

Recalled Nike™ Little Get-Go Children's Athletic Shoe
View official CPSC recall

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