CPSC recall 07-527, announced February 7, 2007, covers L L. Bean Faux-Shearling Infant Booties (about 4,400 units). A small metal zipper tab on the infant booties can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. The notice cites 6 incident reports. Consumers should take the recalled booties away from children immediately and contact L.L. Recall contact: call (800) 555-9717, or go to www.llbean.com.
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Which products are included?
The booties are sold in infant sizes 1-6. The booties were sold in a tan or pink suede. They have rubber soles and a zipper closure at the ankle. The booties are lined with creme-colored faux shearling acrylic/polyester fleece. "L.L. Bean" is printed in white letters on the soles of the booties. The size and stock #BNK1 are printed on a tag inside the booties.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
A small metal zipper tab on the infant booties can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents and injuries
L.L. Bean has received six reports of the metal tab detaching from the booties. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should take the recalled booties away from children immediately and contact L.L. Bean to receive a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- L L. Bean
- Product type
- Clothing & outerwear, Shoes & footwear
- Recall number
- 07-527
- Units
- About 4,400
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- L.L. Bean catalogs, Web sites and retail stores in Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia from July 2006 through December 2006 for about $16.50.
- Distributor
- L L. Bean, of Freeport, Maine
Faux-Shearling Infant Booties
CPSC product type: Clothing (Children)
Recall contact information
For more information, contact L.L. Bean at (800) 555-9717 any time, or visit the firm's Web site at www.llbean.com
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