CPSC, The Gymboree Corp. Announce Recall of Baby Sandals

A plastic flower attached to the sandals can pull or snap off, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Recall #: 05242
Affected scope: About 5,600

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

The Gymboree Corp., of San Francisco, Calif. recalled This recall includes the Caroline Flower Baby Sandal with SKU number 140002069 sold in si….

CPSC, The Gymboree Corp. Announce Recall of Baby Sandals was recalled by The Gymboree Corp., of San Francisco, Calif. in August 12, 2005. Reason: A plastic flower attached to the sandals can pull or snap off, posing a choking hazard to young children.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the sandals and return them to a Gymboree store f…. Verify recall #05242 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

The Gymboree Corp., of San Francisco, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-A plastic flower attached to the sandals can pull or snap off, posing a choking hazard to young children..

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agency class: August 12, 2005
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #05242 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 5 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

This recall includes the Caroline Flower Baby Sandal with SKU number 140002069 sold in sizes 1 to 8. The SKU number is printed on the price tag above the bar code. The sandal has a white upper sole and a cork covered outer sole. A white decorative plastic flower is attached to the top of the front strap. The front and back strap have adjustable touch fasteners. The name "Gymboree" is printed in aqua on the sole of the sandal.

Reason for recall

A plastic flower attached to the sandals can pull or snap off, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the sandals and return them to a Gymboree store for a refund. Consumers also can return the sandals to Gymboree via mail. Contact Gymboree for return instructions.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	05242
Date reported	August 12, 2005
Date initiated	August 12, 2005
Recalling firm	The Gymboree Corp., of San Francisco, Calif.
Affected scope	About 5,600
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should immediately stop using the sandals and return them to a Gymboree store for a refund. Consumers also can return t…

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A plastic flower attached to the sandals can pull or snap off, posing a choking hazard to young children.

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Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on August 12, 2005. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 05242.

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Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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