CPSC recall 17-138, announced April 25, 2017, covers Zutano Global Infant Cozie booties (about 38,000 units). The non-slip rubber grips on the bottom of the booties can detach, posing a choking hazard. The notice cites 2 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled booties, take them away from children and contact the firm for a full refund in the form of a merchandise credit. Recall contact: call 866-314-8688, go to www.zutano.com, or email recall@zutano.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.
Only booties with the following tracking labels sewn under the care label are included in this recall.
Which products are included?
This recall involves infant fleece gripper Cozie booties. They are 70 percent cotton and 30 percent polyester. The booties have rubber grippers in the shape of a "Z" on the bottom. These booties were sold in sizes 12 - 18 months in 13 solid colors; chocolate, gray, heather gray, hot pink, pool (aqua), apple (light green), cream, fuchsia, lime, mandarin, navy, pagoda (turquoise blue) and periwinkle and in multi-colors. Only booties with the following tracking labels sewn under the care label are included in this recall. Tracking numbers: FALL161-03/16 FALL166-03/16 FALL166-06/16 FALL167-06/16 FALL168-07/16 FALL169-07/16 FALL1610-08/16 FALL1611-09/16 FALL1612-07/16
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The non-slip rubber grips on the bottom of the booties can detach, posing a choking hazard.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received two reports of the detached rubber "Z" grips found in infant's mouths.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled booties, take them away from children and contact the firm for a full refund in the form of a merchandise credit.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Zutano Global
- Product type
- Shoes & footwear
- Recall number
- 17-138
- Units
- About 38,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- G Willikers (Portsmouth, N.H.), Kid Dynamo (Berkeley, Calif.), Magic Beans (Hyde Park, Mass.), Magpie Kids (Somerville, Mass.), Pacifier (Minneapolis, Minn.), The Animal Kingdom (State College, Penn.), The Pump Station (Santa Monica, Calif.), Tip Toes (Holland, Mich.), and other stores nationwide and online at www.amazon.com and www.zutano.com from May 2016 through March 2017 for between $22 and $24.
- Importer
- Zutano Global Inc., of New Bedford, Mass.
Recall contact information
Zutano Global toll-free at 866-314-8688 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at recall@zutano.com or online at www.zutano.com and click on "Product Recall" at the bottom of the page or go directly to www.zrecall.com 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.
