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

U.S. CPSCChokingSep 17, 2009
Little Kyle Blue Crawler
Little Kyle Blue Crawler
Little Kyle Tan Crawler
Little Kyle Tan Crawler
India Sparkle White Crawler
India Sparkle White Crawler
Kirstin Baby Pink Crawler
Kirstin Baby Pink Crawler
Hazy Daze White Sandal
Hazy Daze White Sandal

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

Hazard

Molded rubber pieces on the sole of the recalled shoes can detach, posing a choking hazard to infants and young children.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the shoes away from children and return them to the nearest Clarks® store for a full refund.

Incidents & injuries

No incidents have been reported in the United States. In the United Kingdom there have been six reports of the rubber pieces detaching, including two reports of children mouthing the rubber piece. No injuries have been reported.

Product description

This recall involves Clarks® children's shoes sold under the "crawlers" and "hazy daze" style names. 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. The following names and model numbers are included in this recall. Name Model Number Description 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

Sold on

Clarks® retail stores nationwide from February 2009 through July 2009 for between $35 and $40.

Contact the company

For additional 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

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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