Children's Flip Flops Recalled by Alpargatas Due to Violation of Lead in Paint Standard
Children’s flip flops
Date of Recall
2009-03-03CPSC Release Number
09-137Manufactured In
BrazilCompany Phone Number
(888) 289-5306Units
About 210,000Manufacturer
Alpargatas USA Inc., of New York, N.Y.Sold By
Department and specialty stores nationwide from November 2006 through February 2009 for about $15 to $24 a pair.Problem/Hazard
Decorative paint on the sole of the flip flops can contain levels of lead in excess of the federal standard.Injuries/Incidents
None reportedDescription
Flip flops of the Havaianas brand containing decorative paint were sold under the following model names: Baby Estampas, Baby Pets, Kids Apple, Kids Fairy, Kids Flores, Kids Lighthouse, Kids Monsters, Kids Surf, Baby Letrinhas, Kids Sports, Kids Candies, Kids Fun, Kids Love, Kids Sereias, Kids Speed, Kids Lucky Bug, Kids Pets, Kids Rock, Kids Slim, Kids Wonder Woman, Kids Small Flowers and Kids Tropical w/Kit. A photo of a representative flip flop is provided below. Havaianas flip flops without decorative paint are not being recalled.Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled flip flops away from children and return them to Alpargatas USA, Inc. to receive a replacement.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.comRecall Comments
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