CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

Plastic rivets used to attach the strap to the shoe can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • July 17, 2007

Payless ShoeSource Expands Recall of Children's Clog Shoes Due to Choking Hazard

This recall involves the following character-themed clog styles: Dora the Explorer, Spongebob Squarepants, Hello Kitty, Coasters® Lighted Car Compel, and Cambridge Mary-Jane. The shoes were sold in toddler sizes 5 through 10. The flexible shoes have air ventilation holes on the top and/or side, and plastic rivets attached to the strap. Shoe sizes are printed on the sole of the shoe. No other sizes, styles or models are included in the 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
Payless ShoeSource stores nationwide and Payless.com from January 2006 through June 2007 for between $15 and $20.
Injuries
No injuries or incidents have been reported.
Manufacturer
Payless ShoeSource, Inc., of Topeka, Kan.
Recall Number
07236

Product Information

Product Name
Toddler Clog Shoes
Product Type
Shoes, Sandals & Boots
Number of Units
About 270,000 (This recall was first announced in June 2007)
Manufacturer Name
Payless ShoeSource, Inc., of Topeka, Kan.
Manufactured In
China

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Contact Manufacturer

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

Phone (800) 654-0697
Website www.payless.com
Full 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