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ChokingFebruary 7, 2007CPSC #07527

LL Bean Recalls Infant Booties Due to Choking Hazard

Brand
Product
Clothing & Apparel
Units affected
4,400
Remedy
refund

What was recalled

The booties are sold in infant sizes 1-6. The booties were sold in a tan or pink suede. They have rubber soles and a zipper closure at the ankle. The booties are lined with creme-colored faux shearling acrylic/polyester fleece. "L.L. Bean" is printed in white letters on the soles of the booties. The size and stock #BNK1 are printed on a tag inside the booties.

Hazard

A small metal zipper tab on the infant booties can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Injuries

L.L. Bean has received six reports of the metal tab detaching from the booties. No injuries have been reported.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • L.L. Bean catalogs, Web sites and retail stores in Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia from July 2006 through December 2006 for about $16.50.

Photos

Recalled Infant BootiesRecalled Bootie ZipperZipper Metal Tab
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