Payless ShoeSource Recall of Children's Athletic Shoes
Smart Fit™ and Teeny Toes™ Athletic Shoes
Date of Recall
2004-06-02CPSC Release Number
04-149Manufactured In
ChinaCompany Phone Number
1-877-452-7500Units
About 441,000Manufacturer
Payless ShoeSource Inc., of Topeka, Kan.Sold By
Payless ShoeSource stores and Web site nationwide from December 2003 through April 2004 for about $10.Problem/Hazard
The metal eyelet lace holder at the top of the shoes can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.Injuries/Incidents
Payless ShoeSource has received one report of a child starting to choke on a detached eyelet from one of these shoes. No injuries have been reported.Description
These are children's athletic shoes in prewalk and toddler sizes. The shoes are white with different color trim and come in sizes 0 to 10. The brand name "Smart Fit" or "Teeny Toes" is written on the sole and insole of the shoes. The recalled shoes have one of the following five-digit numbers, found on a label on the bottom of the shoe tongue: 31056, 31057, 31219, 32264, 32265, 33060 and 33061. No other styles or models are included in this recall.Remedy
Consumers should take the recalled shoes away from young children immediately and should return the shoes to a Payless ShoeSource store for a cash refund or exchange.Consumer Contact
For more information, call Payless toll-free at 1-877-452-7500 between 7:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Saturday, and between 9:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday, or visit their Web site at www.payless.comRecall Comments
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