Payless ShoeSource Recalls Girls' Boots Due to Fall Hazard

The guitar-shaped zipper pulls on each boot can interlock while a child is walking, causing the child to trip and fall.

Recall #: 08034
Affected scope: About 90,000

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

Payless ShoeSource Inc., of Topeka, Ks recalled This recall involves black jeweled girls' boots. The boots have a silhouette of a guitar ….

Payless ShoeSource Recalls Girls' Boots Due to Fall Hazard was recalled by Payless ShoeSource Inc., of Topeka, Ks in October 18, 2007. Reason: The guitar-shaped zipper pulls on each boot can interlock while a child is walking, causing the child to trip…. Remedy: Consumers should take these boots away from children immediately and return them to the s…. Verify recall #08034 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Payless ShoeSource Inc., of Topeka, Ks issued this CPSC recall-The guitar-shaped zipper pulls on each boot can interlock while a child is walking, causing the child to trip….

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agency class: October 18, 2007
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #08034 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 involves black jeweled girls' boots. The boots have a silhouette of a guitar on the outer leg and a guitar-shaped zipper pull on the inner leg. "Hannah Montana" is engraved on the boot outsole and a photo of the singer and show's character is printed on the box. The boots were sold in girls' sizes 10½ to 4½. No other styles or models are involved in this recall.

Reason for recall

The guitar-shaped zipper pulls on each boot can interlock while a child is walking, causing the child to trip and fall.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should take these boots away from children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund or exchange.

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	08034
Date reported	October 18, 2007
Date initiated	October 18, 2007
Recalling firm	Payless ShoeSource Inc., of Topeka, Ks
Affected scope	About 90,000
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 these boots away from children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund o…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The guitar-shaped zipper pulls on each boot can interlock while a child is walking, causing the child to trip and fall.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should take these boots away from children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund or exchange.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on October 18, 2007. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 08034.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

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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