LL Bean Recalls Infant Booties Due to Choking Hazard
CPSC recall 07527 · announced February 7, 2007 · L L. Bean · 4,400 units affected
The product
The booties are sold in infant sizes 1-6. The booties were sold in a tan or pink suede. They have rubber soles and a zipper closure at the ankle. The booties are lined with creme-colored faux shearling acrylic/polyester fleece. "L.L. Bean" is printed in white letters on the soles of the booties. The size and stock #BNK1 are printed on a tag inside the booties.
The hazard
A small metal zipper tab on the infant booties can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should take the recalled booties away from children immediately and contact L.L. Bean to receive a full refund.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): L.L. Bean has received six reports of the metal tab detaching from the booties. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: L.L. Bean catalogs, Web sites and retail stores in Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia from July 2006 through December 2006 for about $16.50.
Consumer contact: For more information, contact L.L. Bean at (800) 555-9717 any time, or visit the firm's Web site at www.llbean.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.