CPSC recall · Reported April 9, 2009
“CARS” Children’s Shoes Sold Exclusively at Wal-Mart Recalled by Pagoda International Footwear Ltd. Due to Choking Hazard
The shoe has four decorative wheels that can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Pagoda International Footwear Ltd., of Hong Kong recalled This recall involves the Buster Brown & Co. "CARS" fleece clog children's shoes. The shoe….
“CARS” Children’s Shoes Sold Exclusively at Wal-Mart Recalled by Pagoda International Foo… was recalled by Pagoda International Footwear Ltd., of Hong Kong in April 9, 2009. Reason: The shoe has four decorative wheels that can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.. Remedy: Customers should immediately take this product away from children and return it to the ne…. Verify recall #09190 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Pagoda International Footwear Ltd., of Hong Kong issued this CPSC recall-The shoe has four decorative wheels that can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children..
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- agency class
- April 9, 2009
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #09190 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, 3 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
This recall involves the Buster Brown & Co. "CARS" fleece clog children's shoes. The shoe is a red plastic molded clog with fleece lining and is designed to resemble a car. They were sold in infant sizes 4 to 6 and toddler sizes 7 to 11. The infant-size shoes have a strap in the back. Each side of the shoe has two red and black decorative wheels and the number "95". "Buster Brown & Co." and "Disney" are printed on a tag sewn inside the shoe.
Reason for recall
The shoe has four decorative wheels that can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy, what to do
Customers should immediately take this product away from children and return it to the nearest Wal-Mart store for a full refund.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 09190 |
| Date reported | April 9, 2009 |
| Date initiated | April 9, 2009 |
| Recalling firm | Pagoda International Footwear Ltd., of Hong Kong |
| Affected scope | About 73,000 distributed in the United States and 18,000 distributed in Canada |
| 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
Customers should immediately take this product away from children and return it to the nearest Wal-Mart store for a full refund.
- Check the recall number (09190) 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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