Children's Animal Slippers Recalled Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Family Dollar Stores
CPSC recall 12044 · announced November 16, 2011 · Bcny · 160,000 units affected
The product
The recalled children's slippers have brown or tan dog faces, yellow duck faces and tan lion faces. The name "Kidgets" and the size appear inside the slippers on the soles. "FD9619108020690611" is printed inside the slippers on the side.
The hazard
The animal's eyes can detach from the slippers, posing a choking hazard to young children.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately take the slippers away from children and return them to any Family Dollar store for a full refund. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Family Dollar has received one report of the eyes detaching from the slippers. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Family Dollar stores nationwide from September 2011 through October 2011 for about $5.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact Family Dollar at (800) 547-0359 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.familydollar.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.