CPSC recall 15-002, announced October 2, 2014, covers Toys R Us Koala children's sandals with butterfly wings (about 19,000 units). The butterfly wings on the children's sandals can rip and detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. Consumers should immediately take the recalled sandals away from young children and return the sandals to any Toys R Us or Babies R Us for a full refund. Recall contact: call (800) 869-7787, or go to www.toysrus.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.
White soft-soled sandals have model number GNL 43633BR and item number 795267 printed on a tag sewn into the sandal's ankle strap.
Which products are included?
This recall involves Koala Baby girl's plastic sandals with butterfly wings attached to the toes with rhinestones and hard or soft cork-type soles. Sandal colors include white or combination pink, gold and blue. They were sold in baby sizes 0 to 3 and girl's sizes 2 to 10. "Koala Baby" and the size are printed on the soles. White soft-soled sandals have model number GNL 43633BR and item number 795267 printed on a tag sewn into the sandal's ankle strap. White hard-soled sandals have model number GNL 43706BR and item number 795313. Combination pink, gold and blue soft-soled sandals have model number GNL 43634BR and item number 795275. Combination pink, gold and blue hard-soled sandals have GNM 41761BR and item number 845795.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The butterfly wings on the children's sandals can rip and detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents and injuries
Toys R Us has received a report from a consumer who found a piece of the shoe's butterfly wings in their child's mouth. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled sandals away from young children and return the sandals to any Toys R Us or Babies R Us for a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Toys R Us
- Product type
- Toys & play sets, Shoes & footwear
- Recall number
- 15-002
- Units
- About 19,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Toys R Us and Babies R Us stores nationwide and online at toysrus.com and babiesrus.com from February 2014 through September 2014 for about $13.
- Importer
- Toys R Us Inc., of Wayne, N.J.
Koala children's sandals with butterfly wings
CPSC product type: Sandals and Flip Flops
Recall contact information
Toys R Us at (800) 869-7787 anytime or online at www.toysrus.com and click on Safety for more information.
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
Know someone who has one?
Recalls only work when owners hear about them. Send this notice to family or friends who might own the same product.
