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Consumer product recall

Archived - Athletic Size Shoes

Starting date:
June 1, 2004
Posting date:
June 1, 2004
Type of communication:
Consumer Product Recall
Subcategory:
Childrens' Products, Clothing and Accessories
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Product Safety, Physical Hazard
Audience:
General Public
Identification number:
RA-500001448

Affected products

Athletic size shoes

Product description

Children's prewalk and toddler sizes 0 to 10 and carry the brand name "Smart Fit" on the sole and insole of the shoes.

Hazard identified

A small metal eyelet lace holder at the top of the shoes can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Number sold

Approximately 300 shoes were sold in Canada.

Time period sold

From March 2004 to April 2004.

Companies

Manufacturer
Payless ShoeSource Canada Inc.
Tel: 1-800-654-0697
Retailer
Payless ShoeSource Canada Inc.
Tel: 1-800-654-0697

What you should do

Consumers should take the recalled shoes away from young children and return them to a Payless ShoeSource store for a cash refund or exchange. For more information, contact Payless at 1-800-654-0697 or visit the Payless Web site.