Severity
Moderate
Buster Brown Clog Children's Shoes Recalled by Brown Shoe Co. and Pagoda International Footwear Ltd. Due to Choking Hazard
Reported: July 21, 2009 Initiated: July 21, 2009 #09281 About 1.4 million (This recall was first announced in Apr. 2009) units
Brown Shoe Co. Inc., of St. Louis, Mo. issued this CPSC recall on July 21, 2009. Classified as Moderate severity. Approximately About 1.4 million (This recall was first announced in Apr. 2009) units are affected. The recall was issued because: The shoe has decorative wheels that can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.. This recall notice is sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Below you will find the complete product description, hazard information, remedy instructions, and related recalls from the same manufacturer or product category.
Recall Insight
This CPSC action (record #09281) was formally reported on July 21, 2009. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Brown Shoe Co. Inc., of St. Louis, Mo. is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records indicate About 1.4 million (This recall was first announced in Apr. 2009) units are affected, a scale large enough to require multi-state distribution tracking.
The documented reason for this recall is: The shoe has decorative wheels that can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Customers should immediately take this product away from children and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. — consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.
To put this record in context, PlainRecalls indexes 83,949 recalls across the FDA, CPSC, NHTSA and USDA FSIS going back to 1995. Within the same product category, the database holds 6 closely related recalls, of which 1 were also issued by CPSC. That clustering is a signal — repeated actions in a narrow category often indicate a systemic quality-control issue, a supplier-wide contamination, or a design defect that has propagated across product lines. This recall is roughly 17 years old; older recalls can remain relevant because many units enter resale, rental, and secondary-market channels where the original warning never reaches the end user. Always cross-check the recall number against the official agency page before relying on any summary.
Recall Distribution by Severity Class
Units Affected
About 1.4 million (This recall was first announced in Apr. 2009)
Related Recalls
6
1 from same agency
Product Description
This recall involves the Buster Brown & Co. clog children's shoes with model or retail numbers listed below. These shoes are a plastic molded EVA "water" clog and are designed to resemble a car. The shoes are red, brown, blue, yellow, and pink and most shoes bear the words "CARS," "Transformers Animated," or "Barbie." "Buster Brown & Co.™" is printed on the shoe inside at the heel, on a sewn-in tag inside the fleece-lined shoe, and on the original hang tag. The model or retail number can also be found on these tags. The shoes were sold in children sizes 5 to 13 and youth sizes 1-3. Shoe/Model Number Retailer/Number CARS Clog - 83893 AMAZON.COM 117B81; BEALLS' 3893-60; J.C. PENNEY 010-4231; MEIJER 830873, 830870; NOVUS 792794; PAYLESS SHOESOURCE 59920; RACK ROOM SHOES 422053; SEARS 89065, 49041; SHOE SHOW 442041, 346304; TARGET 93065072-80, 093060312-313, 093021564-1572; TARGET.COM 93065072-80, 093060312-313, 093021564-1572; VALUE CITY 3249364; WAL-MART STORES 9295815, 9295824, 2571648, 2571613, 2571627, 2571606, 2571620, 2571634, 2571641, 2571588, 2571599, 2571574, 2571581. CARS Clog - 84972 K-MART, 84972; PAYLESS SHOESOURCE, 59920, 60397, 61117. CARS Mater Clog - 84949 AMAZON.COM, 708B21; RACK ROOM SHOES, 422061; SHOE SHOW, 344297, 346493; VALUE CITY, 3249406. CARS Mater Fleece Clog - 93728 WAL-MART STORES, 9812368, 2594651. Transformers Animated Fleece Clog - 95420 WAL-MART STORES, 9812089, 2594695, 2594658, 594665, 2594672, 2594679, 2594686. Transformers Animated Clog - 89749 HUMBERTO VIDAL 3428-258; PAYLESS SHOESOURCE, 65744, 66046; SHOE SHOW, 346593. Barbie Clog - 84938 AMAZON.COM, 208B30; VALUE CITY, 3249505; WAL-MART STORES 9295917, 2572148, 2572050, 572057, 2572064, 2572071, 2572078.
Reason for Recall
The shoe has 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 place of purchase for a full refund.
Details
- Recalling Firm
- Brown Shoe Co. Inc., of St. Louis, Mo.
- Units Affected
- About 1.4 million (This recall was first announced in Apr. 2009)
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Moderate |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 09281 |
| Date reported | July 21, 2009 |
| Date initiated | July 21, 2009 |
| Recalling firm | Brown Shoe Co. Inc., of St. Louis, Mo. |
| Units affected | About 1.4 million (This recall was first announced in Apr. 2009) |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Frequently Asked Questions
What product was recalled? ▼
This recall involves the Buster Brown & Co. clog children's shoes with model or retail numbers listed below. These shoes are a plastic molded EVA "water" clog and are designed to resemble a car. The shoes are red, brown, blue, yellow, and pink and most shoes bear the words "CARS," "Transformers Animated," or "Barbie." "Buster Brown & Co.™" is printed on the shoe inside at the heel, on a sewn-in tag inside the fleece-lined shoe, and on the original hang tag. The model or retail number can also be found on these tags. The shoes were sold in children sizes 5 to 13 and youth sizes 1-3. Shoe/Model Number Retailer/Number CARS Clog - 83893 AMAZON.COM 117B81; BEALLS' 3893-60; J.C. PENNEY 010-4231; MEIJER 830873, 830870; NOVUS 792794; PAYLESS SHOESOURCE 59920; RACK ROOM SHOES 422053; SEARS 89065, 49041; SHOE SHOW 442041, 346304; TARGET 93065072-80, 093060312-313, 093021564-1572; TARGET.COM 93065072-80, 093060312-313, 093021564-1572; VALUE CITY 3249364; WAL-MART STORES 9295815, 9295824, 2571648, 2571613, 2571627, 2571606, 2571620, 2571634, 2571641, 2571588, 2571599, 2571574, 2571581. CARS Clog - 84972 K-MART, 84972; PAYLESS SHOESOURCE, 59920, 60397, 61117. CARS Mater Clog - 84949 AMAZON.COM, 708B21; RACK ROOM SHOES, 422061; SHOE SHOW, 344297, 346493; VALUE CITY, 3249406. CARS Mater Fleece Clog - 93728 WAL-MART STORES, 9812368, 2594651. Transformers Animated Fleece Clog - 95420 WAL-MART STORES, 9812089, 2594695, 2594658, 594665, 2594672, 2594679, 2594686. Transformers Animated Clog - 89749 HUMBERTO VIDAL 3428-258; PAYLESS SHOESOURCE, 65744, 66046; SHOE SHOW, 346593. Barbie Clog - 84938 AMAZON.COM, 208B30; VALUE CITY, 3249505; WAL-MART STORES 9295917, 2572148, 2572050, 572057, 2572064, 2572071, 2572078.. Recalled by Brown Shoe Co. Inc., of St. Louis, Mo.. Units affected: About 1.4 million (This recall was first announced in Apr. 2009).
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The shoe has 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 place of purchase for a full refund.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on July 21, 2009. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 09281.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall? ▼
Check the product description and recall number (09281) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
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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