CPSC recall 12-044, announced November 16, 2011, covers BCNY International Kidgets® Animal Sock Top Slippers (about 160,000 units). The animal's eyes can detach from the slippers, posing a choking hazard to young children. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should immediately take the slippers away from children and return them to any Family Dollar store for a full refund. Recall contact: call (800) 547-0359, or go to www.familydollar.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?
The recalled children's slippers have brown or tan dog faces, yellow duck faces and tan lion faces. The name "Kidgets" and the size appear inside the slippers on the soles. "FD9619108020690611" is printed inside the slippers on the side.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The animal's eyes can detach from the slippers, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents and injuries
Family Dollar has received one report of the eyes detaching from the slippers. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take the slippers away from children and return them to any Family Dollar store for a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- BCNY International
- Product type
- Shoes & footwear
- Recall number
- 12-044
- Units
- About 160,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Family Dollar stores nationwide from September 2011 through October 2011 for about $5.
- Importer
- BCNY International Inc., of Hicksville, N.Y.
- Distributor
- Family Dollar Services Inc., of Matthews, N.C.
Kidgets® Animal Sock Top Slippers
CPSC product type: Slippers
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Family Dollar at (800) 547-0359 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.familydollar.com
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