Washington Shoe Company Recalls Western Chief Toddler Boots Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target
Recall 21048 · Dec 9, 2020 · Washington Shoe Company
77,400
units affected
77,400
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 21048
- Date
- Dec 9, 2020
- Company
- Washington Shoe Company
- Units affected
- 77,400
- Product
- Western Chief toddler light-up rain boots
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Choking
The product
This recall includes the Western Chief "Abstract Camo," "Alia Silver," and "Sweetheart Navy" Light-Up Rain Boots in sizes 5-12 for toddlers or children. The recalled boots are camouflage, silver glitter, and navy with hearts; include boot handles; and have a light up feature in the heel of the boot. The rivets used to attach the handles are silver-gray in color. "Western Chief" and the model numbers are located on the inside tag of the boot. The recalled model numbers are T24121725P, T24121728P, and T24121729P.
What can happen
Rivets used to attach the handles to the boot can detach, posing a choking hazard to children.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled boots, take the boots away from children, and return them to any Target Store for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received 115 reports of the boot handles and rivets detaching and 2 reports of children placing the rivets in their mouths. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Exclusively at Target stores nationwide and online at Target.com from May 2020 through October 2020 for about $25.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled western chief toddler light-up rain boots?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled boots, take the boots away from children, and return them to any Target Store for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
Rivets used to attach the handles to the boot can detach, posing a choking hazard to 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.