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LL Bean Recalls Infant Booties Due to Choking Hazard

U.S. CPSCChokingFeb 7, 2007
Recalled Infant Booties
Recalled Infant Booties
Recalled Bootie Zipper
Recalled Bootie Zipper
Zipper Metal Tab
Zipper Metal Tab

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Hazard

A small metal zipper tab on the infant booties can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy

Consumers should take the recalled booties away from children immediately and contact L.L. Bean to receive a full refund.

Incidents & injuries

L.L. Bean has received six reports of the metal tab detaching from the booties. No injuries have been reported.

Product description

The booties are sold in infant sizes 1-6. The booties were sold in a tan or pink suede. They have rubber soles and a zipper closure at the ankle. The booties are lined with creme-colored faux shearling acrylic/polyester fleece. "L.L. Bean" is printed in white letters on the soles of the booties. The size and stock #BNK1 are printed on a tag inside the booties.

Sold on

L.L. Bean catalogs, Web sites and retail stores in Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia from July 2006 through December 2006 for about $16.50.

Contact the company

For more information, contact L.L. Bean at (800) 555-9717 any time, or visit the firm's Web site at www.llbean.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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