CPSC recall 09-137, announced March 3, 2009, covers Alpargatas Children's flip flops (about 210,000 units). Decorative paint on the sole of the flip flops can contain levels of lead in excess of the federal standard. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately take the recalled flip flops away from children and return them to Alpargatas USA, Inc. to receive a replacement. Recall contact: call (888) 289-5306, or go to www.havaianasus.com.
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Which products are included?
Flip flops of the Havaianas brand containing decorative paint were sold under the following model names: Baby Estampas, Baby Pets, Kid's Apple, Kid's Fairy, Kid's Flores, Kid's Lighthouse, Kid's Monsters, Kid's Surf, Baby Letrinhas, Kid's Sports, Kid's Candies, Kid's Fun, Kid's Love, Kid's Sereias, Kid's Speed, Kid's Lucky Bug, Kid's Pets, Kid's Rock, Kid's Slim, Kid's Wonder Woman, Kid's Small Flowers and Kid's Tropical w/Kit. A photo of a representative flip flop is provided. Havaianas flip flops without decorative paint are not being recalled.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Decorative paint on the sole of the flip flops can contain levels of lead in excess of the federal standard.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled flip flops away from children and return them to Alpargatas USA, Inc. to receive a replacement.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Alpargatas
- Manufacturer
- Alpargatas USA Inc., of New York, N.Y.
- Product type
- Shoes & footwear
- Recall number
- 09-137
- Units
- About 210,000
- Manufactured in
- Brazil
- Sold at / sales period
- Department and specialty stores nationwide from November 2006 through February 2009 for about $15 to $24 a pair.
Children's flip flops
CPSC product type: Shoes, Sandals & Boots
Recall contact information
For additional information, please contact Alpargatas USA at (888) 289-5306 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company's Web site at www.havaianasus.com
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