CPSC recall 13-215, announced June 13, 2013, covers Stride Rite Children's Group Joanna Girl's Sandal (about 7,500 units). The metal flower on the shoe can detach, posing a choking hazard. The notice cites 6 incident reports. Consumers should immediately take the recalled shoes away from children and contact Stride Rite to receive a prepaid envelope for the return of the shoes. Recall contact: call (800) 365-4933, go to www.striderite.com, or email JoannaReturns@striderite.com.
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Which products are included?
The "Joanna" girl's sandals have an ankle strap, three bands and a flower on top. They were sold in white with a silver-colored metal flower and brown with a copper-colored metal flower in girl's sizes 8.5 through 10. The name "Joanna," the style number CG40723 (white shoe) or CG40725 (brown shoe) and the size are printed on the underside of the front shoe strap. "StrideRite" appears on the bottom of the shoe.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The metal flower on the shoe can detach, posing a choking hazard.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received six reports of the flowers detaching and eleven reports of flowers loosening. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled shoes away from children and contact Stride Rite to receive a prepaid envelope for the return of the shoes. Upon return, customers will receive a voucher for the purchase price redeemable at Stride Rite stores or striderite.com.
Product and sales details
- Manufacturer
- Stride Rite Children's Group LLC, of Lexington, Mass.
- Product type
- Shoes & footwear
- Recall number
- 13-215
- Units
- About 7,500
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Stride Rite stores and other department stores nationwide and online at striderite.com and various online retailers from December 2011 through May 2013 for between $30 and $42
Joanna Girl's Sandal
CPSC product type: Shoes
Recall contact information
Stride Rite at (800) 365-4933, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, online at www.striderite.com and click on Product Safety Information under Customer Service for more information or e-mail JoannaReturns@striderite.com.
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