CPSC recall 05-242, announced August 12, 2005, covers The Gymboree Caroline Flower Baby Sandals (about 5,600 units). A plastic flower attached to the sandals can pull or snap off, posing a choking hazard to young children. The notice cites 4 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the sandals and return them to a Gymboree store for a refund. Recall contact: call (877) 449-6932, or go to www.gymboree.com.
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Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
A plastic flower attached to the sandals can pull or snap off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents and 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 sandal.
Official remedy
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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- The Gymboree
- Manufacturer
- The Gymboree Corp., of San Francisco, Calif.
- Product type
- Shoes & footwear
- Recall number
- 05-242
- Units
- About 5,600
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Gymboree stores and Web site nationwide, from May 2005 through July 2005, for between $22 and $28.
Caroline Flower Baby Sandals
CPSC product type: Shoes, Sandals & Boots
Recall 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
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