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CPSC, Reebok International Announce Recall of Toddler's Athletic Shoes

U.S. CPSCChokingSep 20, 2004
Recalled Reebok "Iverson/Answer" toddler shoes
Recalled Reebok "Iverson/Answer" toddler shoes

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

Hazard

The I-3 logo-tag on the tongue of the shoe can be peeled off, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take these shoes away from young children and contact Reebok to receive a refund.

Incidents & injuries

Reebok has received a report of an 8-month-old child mouthing the logo-tag. The tag was removed without injury.

Product description

The recalled Reebok Iverson mid- and low-style athletic shoes were sold in toddler sizes 2 through 10. The logo-tag on the tongue of the shoe reads "I3/Answer," and on the rear and center of the heel is an "I3" logo. The names "Iverson" and "The Realist" are carved into the sole. The model number is printed on a label on the underside of the tongue. Model numbers included in the recall are: 99553, B99553, 99554, B99554, 105155, B105155, 105158, B105158, 108292, and B108292.

Sold on

Reebok, independent retailers, children's apparel and athletic shoe stores nationwide, from March 2004 through August 2004, for about $35.

Contact the company

Call Reebok at (800) 843-4444 anytime or visit the firm's website at www.reebok.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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