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Children's Flip Flops Recalled by Alpargatas Due to Violation of Lead in Paint Standard

Reported: March 3, 2009 Initiated: March 3, 2009 #09137

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

Consumers should immediately take the recalled flip flops away from children and return them to Alpargatas USA, Inc. to receive a replacement.

Details

Units Affected
About 210,000
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Childrens-Flip-Flops-Recalled-by-Alpargatas-Due-to-Violation-of-Lead-in-Paint-Standard

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
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.. Recalled by Alpargatas USA Inc., of New York, N.Y.. Units affected: About 210,000.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
Decorative paint on the sole of the flip flops can contain levels of lead in excess of the federal standard.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should immediately take the recalled flip flops away from children and return them to Alpargatas USA, Inc. to receive a replacement.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 3, 2009. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 09137.

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