Safety regulator, Reebok International Announce Recall of Toddler's Athletic Shoes
Recall 04217 · Sep 20, 2004 · Reebok International Ltd.
140,000
units affected
140,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 04217
- Date
- Sep 20, 2004
- Company
- Reebok International Ltd.
- Units affected
- 140,000
- Product
- Reebok "Iverson/Answer" toddler shoes
- Product type
- Shoes, Sandals & Boots
- Hazard
- Choking
The product
The recalled Reebok Iverson mid- and low-style athletic shoes were sold in toddler sizes 2 through 10. The logo-tag on the tongue of the shoe reads "I3/Answer," and on the rear and center of the heel is an "I3" logo. The names "Iverson" and "The Realist" are carved into the sole. The model number is printed on a label on the underside of the tongue. Model numbers included in the recall are: 99553, B99553, 99554, B99554, 105155, B105155, 105158, B105158, 108292, and B108292.
What can happen
The I-3 logo-tag on the tongue of the shoe can be peeled off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
The fix
Consumers should immediately take these shoes away from young children and contact Reebok to receive a refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Reebok has received a report of an 8-month-old child mouthing the logo-tag. The tag was removed without injury.
- Sold at
- Reebok, independent retailers, children's apparel and athletic shoe stores nationwide, from March 2004 through August 2004, for about $35.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled reebok "iverson/answer" toddler shoes?
Consumers should immediately take these shoes away from young children and contact Reebok to receive a refund.
What is the hazard?
The I-3 logo-tag on the tongue of the shoe can be peeled off, 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.