CPSC recall · Reported February 7, 2007
LL Bean Recalls Infant Booties Due to Choking Hazard
A small metal zipper tab on the infant booties can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
L L. Bean, of Freeport, Maine recalled The booties are sold in infant sizes 1-6. The booties were sold in a tan or pink suede. T….
LL Bean Recalls Infant Booties Due to Choking Hazard was recalled by L L. Bean, of Freeport, Maine in February 7, 2007. Reason: A small metal zipper tab on the infant booties can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.. Remedy: Consumers should take the recalled booties away from children immediately and contact L.L…. Verify recall #07527 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
L L. Bean, of Freeport, Maine issued this CPSC recall-A small metal zipper tab on the infant booties can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children..
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- agency class
- February 7, 2007
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #07527 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.
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Product description
The booties are sold in infant sizes 1-6. The booties were sold in a tan or pink suede. They have rubber soles and a zipper closure at the ankle. The booties are lined with creme-colored faux shearling acrylic/polyester fleece. "L.L. Bean" is printed in white letters on the soles of the booties. The size and stock #BNK1 are printed on a tag inside the booties.
Reason for recall
A small metal zipper tab on the infant booties can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should take the recalled booties away from children immediately and contact L.L. Bean to receive a full refund.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 07527 |
| Date reported | February 7, 2007 |
| Date initiated | February 7, 2007 |
| Recalling firm | L L. Bean, of Freeport, Maine |
| Affected scope | About 4,400 |
| 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 take the recalled booties away from children immediately and contact L.L. Bean to receive a full refund.
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- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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