CPSC recall 12-045, announced November 16, 2011, covers Collective Brands KEDS® "Know It All" Girls' Shoes (about 45,000 units). Ornamental stars on the heel of the shoe can loosen, posing a laceration hazard. The notice cites 27 incident reports. Consumers should take these shoes away from children immediately and contact Collective Brands to receive a gift card for $30 redeemable at Stride Rite stores or striderite.com. Recall contact: call (800) 365-4933, go to www.collectivebrands.com, or email kedskidsrecall@collectivebrands.com.
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Which products are included?
This recall involves KEDS® girls' rubber soled shoes. The shoes are black and pink with white trim and a pink loop on the heel. "KEDS" appears on the tongue and heel of the shoe. The style number KY40098A is printed on the underside of the tongue. The shoes were sold in girls' sizes 12 to 5.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Ornamental stars on the heel of the shoe can loosen, posing a laceration hazard.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received 27 reports of cuts and scratches resulting from metal stars that loosened from the heel of the shoe.
Official remedy
Consumers should take these shoes away from children immediately and contact Collective Brands to receive a gift card for $30 redeemable at Stride Rite stores or striderite.com.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Collective Brands
- Product type
- Shoes & footwear
- Recall number
- 12-045
- Units
- About 45,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Various department stores and online retailers from June through October 2011 for about $23.
- Importer
- Collective Brands, Inc., of Topeka, Kan.
KEDS® "Know It All" Girls' Shoes
CPSC product type: Shoes
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Collective Brands at (800) 365-4933 between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and between 9:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. ET Saturday and Sunday, Email kedskidsrecall@collectivebrands.com, or visit the firm's website www.collectivebrands.com
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