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CPSC, Deckers Outdoor Corp. Announce Recall of Children's Teva Sandals

U.S. CPSCFallsOct 8, 1998
Recalled children's Teva sandals
Recalled children's Teva sandals

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

Hazard

The straps attached to the footbed of the sandals can come apart. This can cause falls.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these sandals immediately. To get information on obtaining a refund, contact Deckers.

Incidents & injuries

Deckers is aware of a 2-year-old who reportedly fell when one of the sandals he was wearing came apart, injuring his lip, gum and tooth.

Product description

These Teva sandals have straps that are "Abstract Bright," which are red, blue and yellow; "Abstract Pink," which are pink, purple, black and white; and "Frog Blue," which are blue, white and black. The footbed of the sandals are black. The bottom of the sole is marked with a star pattern along with the words "Teva" and "made in U.S.A." The shoes were packaged in a plastic box. Writing on the paper label inside the box includes, "Little Kids...Teva ... MADE FOR LITTLE FEET." The sandals were sold in sizes 2/3 through 8/9 for children aged 6 months to 4 years.

Sold on

Shoe retailers sold these sandals nationwide, from December 1997 through August 1998, for about $25.

Contact the company

Consumers may contact Deckers at (800) 781-9928 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PDT Monday through Friday.

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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