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

September 17, 2009
Release # 09-344

Product Type: Children's Shoes

Name of Product: Clarks(r) children's shoes sold under the "crawlers" and "hazy daze" style names.

Distributor: C & J Clark America Inc., d/b/a the Clarks Companies N.A., of Newton, Mass.

Reason for recall: Choking Hazard. Molded rubber pieces on the sole of the recalled shoes can detach, posing a choking hazard to infants and young children.

Take Action : Parents should immediately take the shoes away from children and return them to the nearest Clarks(r) store for a full refund

Incidents reported: In the United Kingdom there have been six reports of the rubber pieces detaching, including two reports of children mouthing the rubber piece.

No incidents have been reported in the United States.

Injuries reported: No injuries have been reported.

Product description: Sold at: Clarks(r) retail stores nationwide from February 2009 through July 2009 for between $35 and $40

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

Identifying information: 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.

Manufactured in: Vietnam

Consumer Contact information: Contact C & J Clark America at (800) 425-2757 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.clarkskidsusa.com

 

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09344.html

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