Moderate Recalled November 16, 2011 About 45,000 units Updated April 13, 2016

Collective Brands Recalls KEDS Girls' Shoes Due to Laceration Hazard

Laceration

The hazard

Ornamental stars on the heel of the shoe can loosen, posing a laceration hazard.

Incidents reported: The firm has received 27 reports of cuts and scratches resulting from metal stars that loosened from the heel of the shoe.

What to do now

Refund

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.

Contact: 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

About this recall

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.

Product photos

KEDS Girls' Shoes (front)
KEDS Girls' Shoes (front)
KEDS Girls' Shoes (back)
KEDS Girls' Shoes (back)

Photos: U.S. CPSC