American Boy and Girl Recalls Infant Sandals Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Meijer Stores
Recall 14031 · Nov 26, 2013 · American Boy and Girl
1,300
units affected
1,300
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14031
- Date
- Nov 26, 2013
- Company
- American Boy and Girl
- Units affected
- 1,300
- Product
- Girl's "Susan" Sandals
- Product type
- Shoes
- Remedy
- Refund, Replacement
- Hazard
- Choking
The product
This recall involves infant girl sandals sold under the Falls Creek Baby brand. The "Susan" style was sold in infant sizes 3 to 6 months, 6 to 9 months and 9 to 12 months. The white leather sandals have three pink, purple and yellow flowers on the top and a top strap that attaches to a hook and loop fastener on each side of the shoe. "Falls Creek Baby" and the size are printed on the inside of the shoe.
What can happen
The top strap can be pulled loose from the shoe, posing a choking hazard to the child.
The fix
Consumers should immediately take the recalled sandals away from children and contact American Boy and Girl for a refund or replacement.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Meijer Stores in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan and Ohio from April 2013 to July 2013 for between $6 and $9.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled girl's "susan" sandals?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled sandals away from children and contact American Boy and Girl for a refund or replacement.
What is the hazard?
The top strap can be pulled loose from the shoe, posing a choking hazard to the child.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.