Safety regulator, The Gymboree Corp. Announce Recall of Baby Sandals
Recall 05242 · Aug 12, 2005 · The Gymboree Corp.
5,600
units affected
5,600
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05242
- Date
- Aug 12, 2005
- Company
- The Gymboree Corp.
- Units affected
- 5,600
- Product
- Caroline Flower Baby Sandals
- Product type
- Shoes, Sandals & Boots
- Hazard
- Choking
The product
This recall includes the Caroline Flower Baby Sandal with SKU number 140002069 sold in sizes 1 to 8. The SKU number is printed on the price tag above the bar code. The sandal has a white upper sole and a cork covered outer sole. A white decorative plastic flower is attached to the top of the front strap. The front and back strap have adjustable touch fasteners. The name "Gymboree" is printed in aqua on the sole of the sandal.
What can happen
A plastic flower attached to the sandals can pull or snap off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the sandals and return them to a Gymboree store for a refund. Consumers also can return the sandals to Gymboree via mail. Contact Gymboree for return instructions.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Gymboree has received four reports of the plastic flower coming off of the sandals. One child reportedly pulled the flower off of the sandal, placed it in her mouth and started to choke, and another child was reported to have bitten a flower off of the sandal.
- Sold at
- Gymboree stores and Web site nationwide, from May 2005 through July 2005, for between $22 and $28.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled caroline flower baby sandals?
Consumers should immediately stop using the sandals and return them to a Gymboree store for a refund. Consumers also can return the sandals to Gymboree via mail. Contact Gymboree for return instructions.
What is the hazard?
A plastic flower attached to the sandals can pull or snap 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.