CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

A plastic flower attached to the sandals can pull or snap off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • August 12, 2005

CPSC, The Gymboree Corp. Announce Recall of Baby Sandals

This recall includes the Caroline Flower Baby Sandal with SKU number 140002069 sold in sizes 1 to 8. The SKU number is printed on the price tag above the bar code. The sandal has a white upper sole and a cork covered outer sole. A white decorative plastic flower is attached to the top of the front strap. The front and back strap have adjustable touch fasteners. The name "Gymboree" is printed in aqua on the sole of the sandal.

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should immediately stop using the sandals and return them to a Gymboree store for a refund. Consumers also can return the sandals to Gymboree via mail. Contact Gymboree for return instructions.

Contact Information

Contact Gymboree toll-free at (877) 449-6932 between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m. PT Monday through Friday and between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. PT Saturdays or visit the firm's Web site at www.gymboree.com

Recall Details

Sold At
Gymboree stores and Web site nationwide, from May 2005 through July 2005, for between $22 and $28.
Injuries
Gymboree has received four reports of the plastic flower coming off of the sandals. One child reportedly pulled the flower off of the sandal, placed it in her mouth and started to choke, and another child was reported to have bitten a flower off of the sa
Manufacturer
The Gymboree Corp., of San Francisco, Calif.
Recall Number
05242

Product Information

Product Name
Caroline Flower Baby Sandals
Product Type
Shoes, Sandals & Boots
Number of Units
About 5,600
Manufacturer Name
The Gymboree Corp., of San Francisco, Calif.
Manufactured In
China

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Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone (877) 449-6932
Website www.gymboree.com
Full Contact Information

Contact Gymboree toll-free at (877) 449-6932 between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m. PT Monday through Friday and between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. PT Saturdays or visit the firm's Web site at www.gymboree.com