Clarks Children's Shoes Recalled by C & J Clark America Due to Choking Hazard

This recall involves Clarks® children's shoes sold under the "crawlers" and "hazy daze" style names. The crawlers were sold in infant sizes 2 to 3 1/2; and the hazy daze in sizes 4 to 6 1/2. "Clarks" is printed on the sole underneath the heel and the words "Clarks First Shoes" is printed on a multi-colored label inside the shoe's heel area. The following names and model numbers are included in this recall. Name Model Number Description Little Kyle Blue Crawler 89823 Blue with red and black trim Little Kyle Tan Crawler 89824 Tan with blue and brown trim India Sparkle White Crawler 88000 White with light green trim and pink stitching Kirstin Baby Pink Crawler 88109 Light pink with darker pink trim Hazy Daze White Sandal 88234 White leather with cream and tan trim. Recalled by C & J Clark America Inc., d/b/a the Clarks Companies N.A., of Newton, Mass.. Units affected: About 2,000.

Molded rubber pieces on the sole of the recalled shoes can detach, posing a choking hazard to infants and young children.

Consumers should immediately take the shoes away from children and return them to the nearest Clarks® store for a full refund.

This recall was issued by the CPSC on September 17, 2009. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 09344.