CPSC, L.L. Bean Inc. Announce Recall of Toddlers' Slippers

Recalled November 20, 2000 · CPSC recall 01035 · L.L. Bean

Hazard

The drawcord around the ankle of these slippers can break and release the toggle used to tighten the drawcord. The toggle presents a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy

Consumers should take these slippers away from young children immediately, and return them to L.L. Bean for an exchange or refund.

Units

About 2,000

Incidents / injuries

L.L. Bean has received one report of a 12 month-old baby pulling the toggle off of his slipper. No injuries were reported.

Description

The Snuggle-Up slippers are made of red, blue or aqua fleece fabric, and have a suede sole. The drawcord around the ankle has a barrel toggle to tighten the slipper to adjust the fit. An "LL Bean" fabric label is sewn below the drawcord on the rear of the slipper. "L.L. Bean®" and "MADE IN CHINA" are written on the sole of the slippers. They were sold in sizes XXS (3.5 to 5.5) and XS (6 to 8).

What to do

Consumers should take these slippers away from young children immediately, and return them to L.L. Bean for an exchange or refund.

Contact

For more information, call L.L. Bean at (800) 555-9717 anytime.

Product

Children's Snuggle-Up slippers

Imported by

L.L. Bean Inc., of Freeport, Maine.

Retailers

The L.L. Kids Store in Freeport, Maine, the L.L. Bean Store in McLean, Va., and the L.L. Bean catalogs and web site sold the slippers nationwide, from August 2000 through October 2000, for about $18.

Made in

China

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