LL Bean Recalls Infant Booties Due to Choking Hazard
Faux-Shearling Infant Booties
Date of Recall
2007-02-07CPSC Release Number
07-527Manufactured In
ChinaUnits
About 4,400Distributor
L L. Bean, of Freeport, MaineSold By
L.L. Bean catalogs, Web sites and retail stores in Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia from July 2006 through December 2006 for about $16.50.Problem/Hazard
A small metal zipper tab on the infant booties can detach posing a choking hazard to young children.Injuries/Incidents
L.L. Bean has received six reports of the metal tab detaching from the booties. No injuries have been reported.Description
The booties are sold in infant sizes 1-6. The booties were sold in a tan or pink suede. They have rubber soles and a zipper closure at the ankle. The booties are lined with creme-colored faux shearling acrylic/polyester fleece. "L.L. Bean" is printed in white letters on the soles of the booties. The size and stock #BNK1 are printed on a tag inside the booties.Remedy
Consumers should take the recalled booties away from children immediately and contact L.L. Bean to receive a full refund.Consumer Contact
For more information, contact L.L. Bean at (800) 555-9717 any time, or visit the firm's Web site at www.llbean.comRecall Comments
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