Collective Brands Recalls KEDS Girls' Shoes Due to Laceration Hazard
CPSC recall 12045 · announced November 16, 2011 · Collective Brands · 45,000 units affected
The product
This recall involves KEDS® girls' rubber soled shoes. The shoes are black and pink with white trim and a pink loop on the heel. "KEDS" appears on the tongue and heel of the shoe. The style number KY40098A is printed on the underside of the tongue. The shoes were sold in girls' sizes 12 to 5.
The hazard
Ornamental stars on the heel of the shoe can loosen, posing a laceration hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should take these shoes away from children immediately and contact Collective Brands to receive a gift card for $30 redeemable at Stride Rite stores or striderite.com. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): The firm has received 27 reports of cuts and scratches resulting from metal stars that loosened from the heel of the shoe.
Sold at: Various department stores and online retailers from June through October 2011 for about $23.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact Collective Brands at (800) 365-4933 between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and between 9:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. ET Saturday and Sunday, Email kedskidsrecall@collectivebrands.com, or visit the firm's website www.collectivebrands.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.