Target Recalls Infant Girls Sandals Due to Choking Hazard
CPSC recall 11257 · announced June 23, 2011 · Target · 51,700 units affected
The product
The recalled infant girls sandals are white with decorative plastic flowers attached to the toes and sides. The sandals were sold under the style name "Aloma" in infant girls' sizes 2 through 5. "Circo" is printed on the inside and bottom of the shoe.
The hazard
The decorative plastic flowers can detach, posing a choking hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the sandals and return them to any Target store to receive a full refund. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Target has received eight reports of the decorative flowers detaching from the sandals. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Target stores and Target.com nationwide from January 2011 to May 2011 for about $10.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact Target Guest Relations at (800) 440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.target.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.