CPSC recall 17-033, announced November 16, 2016, covers Skidders Footwear Children's shoes (about 5,500 units). The rivets on the shoes have sharp edges, posing a laceration hazard. The notice cites 3 incident reports. Consumers should immediately take the recalled shoes away from children and contact Skidders Footwear to receive a full refund. Recall contact: call 866-636-1221, or go to www.skidders.com.
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Which products are included?
This recall involves Skidders Footwear children's canvas tennis shoes sold in three sizes: 12M, 18M and 24M. The shoes have white rubber bottoms and come in three different colors: navy blue fabric with orange rivets and laces, gray fabric with green rivets and laces, and denim colored fabric with pink rivets and laces.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The rivets on the shoes have sharp edges, posing a laceration hazard.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received three reports of the rivets scratching the feet of the wearer. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled shoes away from children and contact Skidders Footwear to receive a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Skidders Footwear
- Product type
- Shoes & footwear
- Recall number
- 17-033
- Units
- About 5,500
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Meijer stores located in Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Kentucky, and Wisconsin, from August 2016 through October 2016 for about $10.
- Importer
- Skidders Footwear Inc., of New York
- Distributor
- Skidders Footwear Inc., of New York
Recall contact information
Skidders Footwear toll-free at 866-636-1221 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.skidders.com and click on "Safety Notice" at the bottom of the page for more information.
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