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CPSC, NIKE Announce Recall of Children's Athletic Shoes

U.S. CPSCChokingAug 18, 2004
Recalled Nike™ Little Get-Go Children's Athletic Shoe
Recalled Nike™ Little Get-Go Children's Athletic Shoe

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

The 1.5-inch to 1.75-inch rubber tab at the top of the heel can detach from the shoe, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the recalled shoes away from young children and contact Nike to receive a refund voucher.

Incidents & injuries

Nike has received three reports of heel tabs separating from shoes. No injuries have been reported.

Product description

The "GET-GO" and "LITTLE GET-GO" children's athletic shoes come in various color combinations and were sold in toddler and pre-school sizes 2C through 3Y. The Nike Swoosh symbol is on the outside and sole of the shoe. All shoes close with a strap. The style name "GET-GO" or "LITTLE GET-GO" is written on the shoe box. The recalled shoes have one of the following six-digit numbers on a label inside the shoe just above the UPC code: 308638, 308639, 308642 and 308647. Only these style numbers are included in this recall.

Sold on

Nike stores, major athletic shoe stores, independent shoe stores and children's stores nationwide, from June 2004 through August 2004, for between $35 and $45.

Contact the company

For more information, call Nike at (800) 344-6453 anytime or visit the Nike website at www.nikebiz.com

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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