CPSC recall · Reported December 9, 2020
Washington Shoe Company Recalls Western Chief Toddler Boots Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target
Rivets used to attach the handles to the boot can detach, posing a choking hazard to children.
Washington Shoe Company, of Kent, Wash. recalled This recall includes the Western Chief "Abstract Camo," "Alia Silver," and "Sweetheart Na….
Washington Shoe Company Recalls Western Chief Toddler Boots Due to Choking Hazard; Sold E… was recalled by Washington Shoe Company, of Kent, Wash. in December 9, 2020. Reason: Rivets used to attach the handles to the boot can detach, posing a choking hazard to children.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled boots, take the boots away from chil…. Verify recall #21048 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Washington Shoe Company, of Kent, Wash. issued this CPSC recall-Rivets used to attach the handles to the boot can detach, posing a choking hazard to children..
- None
- agency class
- December 9, 2020
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #21048 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, 5 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 includes the Western Chief "Abstract Camo," "Alia Silver," and "Sweetheart Navy" Light-Up Rain Boots in sizes 5-12 for toddlers or children. The recalled boots are camouflage, silver glitter, and navy with hearts; include boot handles; and have a light up feature in the heel of the boot. The rivets used to attach the handles are silver-gray in color. "Western Chief" and the model numbers are located on the inside tag of the boot. The recalled model numbers are T24121725P, T24121728P, and T24121729P.
Reason for recall
Rivets used to attach the handles to the boot can detach, posing a choking hazard to children.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled boots, take the boots away from children, and return them to any Target 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 | 21048 |
| Date reported | December 9, 2020 |
| Date initiated | December 9, 2020 |
| Recalling firm | Washington Shoe Company, of Kent, Wash. |
| Affected scope | About 77,400 |
| 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 the recalled boots, take the boots away from children, and return them to any Target Stor…
- Check the recall number (21048) 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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