CPSC recall 02-050, announced November 28, 2001, covers Stride Rite Children's Group Munchkin T-Strap girls' shoes (about 109,000 units). The buckle on these shoes can break, posing a choking hazard for young children. The notice cites 4 incident reports. Consumers should take the shoes away from their children immediately and return the shoes to the store where purchased, for a refund or replacement shoes. Recall contact: call (800) 650-7708, or go to www.strideritecorp.com.
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Which products are included?
The Munchkin T-Strap girls' shoes were sold in children's sizes 4 through 12. They have a strap that is fastened by a metal buckle on the side of the shoe. The word "MUNCHKIN" is molded into the bottom of the shoe. The shoes have the following style numbers written inside the shoe below the words "Made in China." 3182011 (Brown Suede) 3182029 (Black Leather) 3182037 (Red Leather) 3182045 (Navy Leather) 3182052 (White Leather) 3182094 (Black Patent)
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The buckle on these shoes can break, posing a choking hazard for young children.
Incidents and injuries
Stride Rite Children's Group has received four reports of the buckle breaking, and one report of a child putting a broken piece of the buckle in her mouth and starting to choke.
Official remedy
Consumers should take the shoes away from their children immediately and return the shoes to the store where purchased, for a refund or replacement shoes.
Product and sales details
- Product type
- Shoes & footwear
- Recall number
- 02-050
- Units
- About 109,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Shoe, department and Stride Rite Outlet stores nationwide sold these shoes, from January 2001 through September 2001, for about $25.
- Importer
- Stride Rite Children's Group Inc., of Lexington, Mass.
Munchkin T-Strap girls' shoes
CPSC product type: Shoes, Sandals & Boots
Recall contact information
For more information, call Stride Rite at (800) 650-7708 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or go to the company's web site at www.strideritecorp.com
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