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Archived – Mexx Kids brand shoes and sunglasses
- Starting date:
- February 1, 2008
- Posting date:
- February 1, 2008
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Childrens' Products, Clothing and Accessories
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety, Poisoning Hazard
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-500001637
Affected products
Mexx Kids brand shoes and sunglasses
Product description
Boy's trekker shoe, #J1824F
Mini boy's trekker shoe (soft sole), #J1825F
Mini girl's shoe, #C1815F
Sunglasses, #CC925F
Hazard identified
Mexx Kids items are being recalled due to their lead content. No complaints or injuries have been reported to date.
Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
For more information on the risks and symptoms of lead exposure, visit the following Healthy Canadians page: Reduce your exposure to lead.
Number sold
Boy's trekker shoe, #J1824F: 561 units
Mini boy's trekker shoe (soft sole), #J1825F: 442 units
Mini girl's shoe, #C1815F: 752 units
Sunglasses, #CC925F: 1,339 units
Time period sold
Boy's trekker shoe, #J1824F: September-October 2007
Mini boy's trekker shoe (soft sole), #J1825F: September-October 2007
Mini girl's shoe, #C1815F: March-October 2007
Sunglasses, #CC925F: March-October 2007
Companies
- Manufacturer
- Liz Claiborne Inc.
- Retailer
- Mexx Canada Inc.
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What you should do
Consumers are advised to discontinue use of these recalled items.
Customers may return these items to any Mexx store for a full refund by May 31, 2008.
Mexx will offer a $20 gift card to all customers returning these items.
If you have any questions, please call customer service at 1-800-565-6399.
