CPSC recall 08-034, announced October 18, 2007, covers Payless ShoeSource Girls' Boots (about 90,000 units). The guitar-shaped zipper pulls on each boot can interlock while a child is walking, causing the child to trip and fall. The notice cites 5 incident reports. Consumers should take these boots away from children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full 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 black jeweled girls' boots. The boots have a silhouette of a guitar on the outer leg and a guitar-shaped zipper pull on the inner leg. "Hannah Montana" is engraved on the boot outsole and a photo of the singer and show's character is printed on the box. The boots were sold in girls' sizes 10½ to 4½. No other styles or models are involved in this recall.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The guitar-shaped zipper pulls on each boot can interlock while a child is walking, causing the child to trip and fall.
Incidents and injuries
Payless has received five reports of the zipper pulls interlocking, including one report of a four-year-old girl who fell and skinned her knees.
Official remedy
Consumers should take these boots away from children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund or exchange.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Payless ShoeSource
- Manufacturer
- Payless ShoeSource Inc., of Topeka, KS
- Product type
- Shoes & footwear
- Recall number
- 08-034
- Units
- About 90,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Payless ShoeSource stores nationwide and Payless.com from August 2007 through September 2007 for about $27.
Girls' Boots
CPSC product type: Shoes, Sandals & Boots
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Payless at (800) 654-0697 between 7:30 a.m. and 11:30 p.m. CT daily. Consumers can also visit the firm's Web site at www.payless.com
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