CPSC recall · Reported July 12, 2012
Old Navy Recalls Toddler Girl Aqua Socks Due to Slip and Fall Hazard
This style of Aqua Socks has less traction when worn on wet or smooth surfaces such as hardwood or tile, creating a slip and fall hazard.
The CPSC recalled The slip-on shoes have pull-on tabs on both the front and back of the foot opening of the….
Old Navy Recalls Toddler Girl Aqua Socks Due to Slip and Fall Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in July 12, 2012. Reason: This style of Aqua Socks has less traction when worn on wet or smooth surfaces such as hardwood or tile, crea…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using these shoes and return them to any Old Navy store…. Verify recall #12223 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-This style of Aqua Socks has less traction when worn on wet or smooth surfaces such as hardwood or tile, crea….
- None
- agency class
- July 12, 2012
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #12223 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.
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Product description
The slip-on shoes have pull-on tabs on both the front and back of the foot opening of the shoe. These Aqua Socks were sold in pink and purple in Toddler sizes 5-11. The recall includes Old Navy Toddler Girl Aqua Socks with style number 896452. A small tag inside the foot opening contains the style number (896452), size information and country of origin (China).
Reason for recall
This style of Aqua Socks has less traction when worn on wet or smooth surfaces such as hardwood or tile, creating a slip and fall hazard.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using these shoes and return them to any Old Navy store for a full refund. Consumers who return the shoes before November 9, 2012 will also receive a coupon for $10 off their next purchase at Old Navy. Contact custserv@oldnavy.com if you wish to return the Toddler Girl Aqua Sock by mail.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 12223 |
| Date reported | July 12, 2012 |
| Date initiated | July 12, 2012 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 34,000 in the U.S. and 3,800 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
Consumers should immediately stop using these shoes and return them to any Old Navy store for a full refund. Consumers who return…
- Check the recall number (12223) 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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