CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
Plastic rivets used to attach the strap to the shoe can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Payless ShoeSource Recalls Children's Clog Shoes Due to Choking Hazard
This recall involves Airwalk® Compel clog shoes sold in prewalk sizes 3 through toddler size 10. The flexible shoes have air ventilation holes on the top and side and plastic rivets with the Airwalk® logo attached to the strap. Airwalk® and the shoe size are printed on the sole of the shoe. No other sizes, styles or models are included in this recall.
Required Consumer Action
Consumers should take the shoes away from young children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund or exchange.
Contact Information
For additional information, call Payless at (800) 654-0697 between 7:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Saturday, 9:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday. Consumers can also visit the firm's Web site at www.payless.com
Recall Details
Sold At
Big Lots stores nationwide from January 2007 through March 2007 for about $115 and $130.
Injuries
Payless has received one report of a child who began to choke on a detached rivet. No injuries have been reported.
Manufacturer
Payless ShoeSource, Inc., of Topeka, Kan.
Recall Number
07171
Product Information
Product Name
Children's Airwalk® Compel Shoes
Product Type
Shoes, Sandals & Boots
Number of Units
About 690,000
Manufacturer Name
Payless ShoeSource, Inc., of Topeka, Kan.
Manufactured In
China