CPSC recall 01-035, announced November 20, 2000, covers L.L. Bean Children's Snuggle-Up slippers (about 2,000 units). The drawcord around the ankle of these slippers can break and release the toggle used to tighten the drawcord. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should take these slippers away from young children immediately, and return them to L.L. Recall contact: call (800) 555-9717.
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An "LL Bean" fabric label is sewn below the drawcord on the rear of the slipper.
Which products are included?
The Snuggle-Up slippers are made of red, blue or aqua fleece fabric, and have a suede sole. The drawcord around the ankle has a barrel toggle to tighten the slipper to adjust the fit. An "LL Bean" fabric label is sewn below the drawcord on the rear of the slipper. "L.L. Bean®" and "MADE IN CHINA" are written on the sole of the slippers. They were sold in sizes XXS (3.5 to 5.5) and XS (6 to 8).
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The drawcord around the ankle of these slippers can break and release the toggle used to tighten the drawcord. The toggle presents a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents and injuries
L.L. Bean has received one report of a 12 month-old baby pulling the toggle off of his slipper. No injuries were reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should take these slippers away from young children immediately, and return them to L.L. Bean for an exchange or refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- L.L. Bean
- Product type
- Shoes & footwear
- Recall number
- 01-035
- Units
- About 2,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- The L.L. Kids Store in Freeport, Maine, the L.L. Bean Store in McLean, Va., and the L.L. Bean catalogs and web site sold the slippers nationwide, from August 2000 through October 2000, for about $18.
- Importer
- L.L. Bean Inc., of Freeport, Maine.
Children's Snuggle-Up slippers
CPSC product type: Shoes, Sandals & Boots
Recall contact information
For more information, call L.L. Bean at (800) 555-9717 anytime.
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