Birkenstock USA Recalls Kids' Mogami Sandals Due to Choking Hazard

A plastic rivet can detach from the sandal's ankle strap, posing a choking hazard for young children.

Recall #: 21172
Affected scope: About 15,200 (in addition, about 27 pairs were sold in Canada)

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

The CPSC recalled This recall involves the Birkenstock "Mogami Kids" sandal in sizes 24-28 for children up ….

Birkenstock USA Recalls Kids' Mogami Sandals Due to Choking Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in July 28, 2021. Reason: A plastic rivet can detach from the sandal's ankle strap, posing a choking hazard for young children.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled sandals away from children and return the …. Verify recall #21172 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-A plastic rivet can detach from the sandal's ankle strap, posing a choking hazard for young children..

None
agency class: July 28, 2021
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #21172 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, 6 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.

Product description

This recall involves the Birkenstock "Mogami Kids" sandal in sizes 24-28 for children up to age 3. The recalled sandals are black, ultra-blue, pink, and icy acid lime. The plastic rivets used to attach the back strap to the side of the sandal are pink on the pink sandal and black on all other sandals. "BIRKENSTOCK" is printed on the sandal's footbed and on the buckle.

Reason for recall

A plastic rivet can detach from the sandal's ankle strap, posing a choking hazard for young children.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately take the recalled sandals away from children and return the sandals to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	21172
Date reported	July 28, 2021
Date initiated	July 28, 2021
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 15,200 (in addition, about 27 pairs were sold 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 take the recalled sandals away from children and return the sandals to the place of purchase for a f…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

A plastic rivet can detach from the sandal's ankle strap, posing a choking hazard for young children.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately take the recalled sandals away from children and return the sandals to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on July 28, 2021. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 21172.

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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