Children's Animal Slippers Recalled Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Family Dollar Stores
Recalled November 16, 2011 · CPSC recall 12044
Hazard
The animal's eyes can detach from the slippers, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy
Refund
Units
About 160,000
Incidents / injuries
Family Dollar has received one report of the eyes detaching from the slippers. No injuries have been reported.
Description
The recalled children's slippers have brown or tan dog faces, yellow duck faces and tan lion faces. The name "Kidgets" and the size appear inside the slippers on the soles. "FD9619108020690611" is printed inside the slippers on the side.
What to do
Consumers should immediately take the slippers away from children and return them to any Family Dollar store for a full refund.
Contact
For additional information, contact Family Dollar at (800) 547-0359 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.familydollar.com
Product
Kidgets® Animal Sock Top Slippers
Imported by
BCNY International Inc., of Hicksville, N.Y.
Distributed by
Family Dollar Services Inc., of Matthews, N.C.
Retailers
Family Dollar stores nationwide from September 2011 through October 2011 for about $5.
Made in
China
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →