Collective Brands Recalls KEDS Girls' Shoes Due to Laceration Hazard

Recalled November 16, 2011 · CPSC recall 12045 · Collective

Hazard

Ornamental stars on the heel of the shoe can loosen, posing a laceration hazard.

Remedy

Refund

Units

About 45,000

Incidents / injuries

The firm has received 27 reports of cuts and scratches resulting from metal stars that loosened from the heel of the shoe.

Description

This recall involves KEDS® girls' rubber soled shoes. The shoes are black and pink with white trim and a pink loop on the heel. "KEDS" appears on the tongue and heel of the shoe. The style number KY40098A is printed on the underside of the tongue. The shoes were sold in girls' sizes 12 to 5.

What to do

Consumers should take these shoes away from children immediately and contact Collective Brands to receive a gift card for $30 redeemable at Stride Rite stores or striderite.com.

Contact

For additional information, contact Collective Brands at (800) 365-4933 between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and between 9:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. ET Saturday and Sunday, Email [email protected], or visit the firm's website www.collectivebrands.com

Product

KEDS® "Know It All" Girls' Shoes

Imported by

Collective Brands, Inc., of Topeka, Kan.

Retailers

Various department stores and online retailers from June through October 2011 for about $23.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →