Children's Flip Flops Recalled by Alpargatas Due to Violation of Lead in Paint Standard
CPSC recall 09137 · announced March 3, 2009 · Alpargatas · 210,000 units affected
The product
Flip flops of the Havaianas brand containing decorative paint were sold under the following model names: Baby Estampas, Baby Pets, Kid's Apple, Kid's Fairy, Kid's Flores, Kid's Lighthouse, Kid's Monsters, Kid's Surf, Baby Letrinhas, Kid's Sports, Kid's Candies, Kid's Fun, Kid's Love, Kid's Sereias, Kid's Speed, Kid's Lucky Bug, Kid's Pets, Kid's Rock, Kid's Slim, Kid's Wonder Woman, Kid's Small Flowers and Kid's Tropical w/Kit. A photo of a representative flip flop is provided. Havaianas flip flops without decorative paint are not being recalled.
The hazard
Decorative paint on the sole of the flip flops can contain levels of lead in excess of the federal standard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately take the recalled flip flops away from children and return them to Alpargatas USA, Inc. to receive a replacement.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported
Sold at: Department and specialty stores nationwide from November 2006 through February 2009 for about $15 to $24 a pair.
Consumer contact: For additional information, please contact Alpargatas USA at (888) 289-5306 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company's Web site at www.havaianasus.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.