CPSC recall 07-171, announced May 2, 2007, covers Payless ShoeSource Children's Airwalk® Compel Shoes (about 690,000 units). Plastic rivets used to attach the strap to the shoe can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should take the shoes away from young children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund or exchange. Recall contact: call (800) 654-0697, or go to www.payless.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Plastic rivets used to attach the strap to the shoe can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents and injuries
Payless has received one report of a child who began to choke on a detached rivet. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should take the shoes away from young children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund or exchange.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Payless ShoeSource
- Manufacturer
- Payless ShoeSource, Inc., of Topeka, Kan.
- Product type
- Shoes & footwear
- Recall number
- 07-171
- Units
- About 690,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Big Lots stores nationwide from January 2007 through March 2007 for about $115 and $130.
Children's Airwalk® Compel Shoes
CPSC product type: Shoes, Sandals & Boots
Recall 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
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