Classic Characters Recalls Infant Booties Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

CPSC recall 16097 · announced February 9, 2016 · Classic Characters · 4,000 units affected

The product

This recall involves Classic Characters' infant knit Elf Booties sold in sizes 6 through 12 months. The SKU number 507665 and style number 28046 are printed on the price tag. The infant booties are green, with red and white trim, and a yellow pompom on the tip of the toe.

The hazard

The pompoms at the tip of the toe can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

What to do (per CPSC)

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled elf booties and return them to a Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® for a full refund, or contact Classic Characters for instructions on returning them for a full refund. Remedy type: Refund

Official CPSC recall notice →

Notes

Incidents (per CPSC): Classic Characters has received two reports of the pompoms detaching from the shoes. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Cracker Barrel Old Country Store nationwide and online at www.crackerbarrel.com from September 2015 through November 2015 for about $13.
Consumer contact: Classic Characters, Inc. toll-free at 866-274-3452 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.classiccharacters.com and click on "safety notice" for more information.

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.