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ChokingMay 2, 2007CPSC #07171

Payless ShoeSource Recalls Children's Clog Shoes Due to Choking Hazard

Product
Clothing & Apparel
Units affected
690,000
Remedy
refund

What was recalled

This recall involves Airwalk® Compel clog shoes sold in prewalk sizes 3 through toddler size 10. The flexible shoes have air ventilation holes on the top and side and plastic rivets with the Airwalk® logo attached to the strap. Airwalk® and the shoe size are printed on the sole of the shoe. No other sizes, styles or models are included in this recall.

Hazard

Plastic rivets used to attach the strap to the shoe can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Injuries

Payless has received one report of a child who began to choke on a detached rivet. No injuries have been reported.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • Big Lots stores nationwide from January 2007 through March 2007 for about $115 and $130.

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Recalled Shoe
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