Meijer Recalls Infant Shoes Due to Choking Hazard
Recall 11023 · Oct 27, 2010 · Meijer
2,300
units affected
2,300
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11023
- Date
- Oct 27, 2010
- Company
- Meijer
- Units affected
- 2,300
- Product
- Falls Creek infant boy shoes
- Product type
- Shoes
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Choking
The product
This recall involves Meijer Falls Creek infant boy casual shoes with bungee laces and toggles. The brown leather shoes were sold in infant sizes 5 to 10 and have "Falls Creek" imprinted on the bottom of the shoe.
What can happen
The shoe lace toggles can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
The fix
Consumers should immediately take the recalled shoes from children. Consumers can remove and discard the toggles to eliminate the hazard or return the product to any Meijer store for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Meijer stores nationwide from July 2010 through September 2010 for about $15.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled falls creek infant boy shoes?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled shoes from children. Consumers can remove and discard the toggles to eliminate the hazard or return the product to any Meijer store for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The shoe lace toggles can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
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.