CPSC, Stride Rite Children's Group Inc. Announce Recall of Girls' Shoes
Choking
The hazard
The buckle on these shoes can break, posing a choking hazard for young children.
Incidents reported: Stride Rite Children's Group has received four reports of the buckle breaking, and one report of a child putting a broken piece of the buckle in her mouth and starting to choke.
What to do now
Consumers should take the shoes away from their children immediately and return the shoes to the store where purchased, for a refund or replacement shoes.
Contact: For more information, call Stride Rite at (800) 650-7708 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or go to the company's web site at www.strideritecorp.com
About this recall
The Munchkin T-Strap girls' shoes were sold in children's sizes 4 through 12. They have a strap that is fastened by a metal buckle on the side of the shoe. The word "MUNCHKIN" is molded into the bottom of the shoe. The shoes have the following style numbers written inside the shoe below the words "Made in China." 3182011 (Brown Suede) 3182029 (Black Leather) 3182037 (Red Leather) 3182045 (Navy Leather) 3182052 (White Leather) 3182094 (Black Patent)
Product photos
Photos: U.S. CPSC