CPSC recall · Reported March 3, 2009
Children's Flip Flops Recalled by Alpargatas Due to Violation of Lead in Paint Standard
Decorative paint on the sole of the flip flops can contain levels of lead in excess of the federal standard.
Alpargatas USA Inc., of New York, N.y. recalled Flip flops of the Havaianas brand containing decorative paint were sold under the followi….
Children's Flip Flops Recalled by Alpargatas Due to Violation of Lead in Paint Standard was recalled by Alpargatas USA Inc., of New York, N.y. in March 3, 2009. Reason: Decorative paint on the sole of the flip flops can contain levels of lead in excess of the federal standard.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled flip flops away from children and return t…. Verify recall #09137 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Alpargatas USA Inc., of New York, N.y. issued this CPSC recall-Decorative paint on the sole of the flip flops can contain levels of lead in excess of the federal standard..
- None
- agency class
- March 3, 2009
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #09137 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.
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Product description
Flip flops of the Havaianas brand containing decorative paint were sold under the following model names: Baby Estampas, Baby Pets, Kid's Apple, Kid's Fairy, Kid's Flores, Kid's Lighthouse, Kid's Monsters, Kid's Surf, Baby Letrinhas, Kid's Sports, Kid's Candies, Kid's Fun, Kid's Love, Kid's Sereias, Kid's Speed, Kid's Lucky Bug, Kid's Pets, Kid's Rock, Kid's Slim, Kid's Wonder Woman, Kid's Small Flowers and Kid's Tropical w/Kit. A photo of a representative flip flop is provided. Havaianas flip flops without decorative paint are not being recalled.
Reason for recall
Decorative paint on the sole of the flip flops can contain levels of lead in excess of the federal standard.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately take the recalled flip flops away from children and return them to Alpargatas USA, Inc. to receive a replacement.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 09137 |
| Date reported | March 3, 2009 |
| Date initiated | March 3, 2009 |
| Recalling firm | Alpargatas USA Inc., of New York, N.y. |
| Affected scope | About 210,000 |
| 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 immediately take the recalled flip flops away from children and return them to Alpargatas USA, Inc. to receive a…
- Check the recall number (09137) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- 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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