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“CARS” Children’s Shoes Sold Exclusively at Wal-Mart Recalled by Pagoda International Footwear Ltd. Due to Choking Hazard

Reported: April 9, 2009 Initiated: April 9, 2009 #09190

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

Customers should immediately take this product away from children and return it to the nearest Wal-Mart store for a full refund.

Details

Units Affected
About 73,000 distributed in the United States and 18,000 distributed in Canada

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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.. Recalled by Pagoda International Footwear Ltd., of Hong Kong. Units affected: About 73,000 distributed in the United States and 18,000 distributed in Canada.
Why was this product recalled?
The shoe has four decorative wheels that can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
What should consumers do?
Customers should immediately take this product away from children and return it to the nearest Wal-Mart store for a full refund.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on April 9, 2009. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 09190.