The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·01064·Announced 2001-01-09

Crayola Toddler Boots Recalled Due to Choking Hazard from Detachable Toggles

CPSC and BBC International are recalling Crayola toddler boots because small plastic toggles on the laces can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a choking hazard for young children, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and BBC International Ltd. are recalling approximately 38,000 Crayola® toddler boots due to a choking hazard. The boots feature small plastic toggles attached to the laces that can detach. If a toggle detaches, it poses a choking risk to young children. CPSC and BBC International are not aware of any injuries or incidents involving the toggles on these boots; the recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.

The recalled boots were manufactured by Rallye Footwear Inc. of Canada and distributed by BBC International Ltd. of Boca Raton, Florida. They were sold in boys' and girls' styles in sizes 6 through 10. The boys' boots are blue and black with a space scene patch, while the girls' boots are white with pink and lavender trim and a snow scene patch. Both styles have a "Crayola®" tag and "MADE IN CANADA" imprinted on the bottom.

These boots were sold at discount department stores, including Ames, Bradlees, Anne & Hope, and Forman Mills, from September 1999 through December 1999 for about $20. Consumers should immediately remove the toggles from the laces and throw them in the trash. Consumers can return the boots to the store where purchased for a refund. For more information, contact BBC International at (800) 632-4450 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

The recalled product

Product
Crayola® toddler boots
Manufacturer
Rallye Footwear Inc., of Canada
Category
Consumer Product — Footwear
Hazard
Affected units
38,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Related recalls

Same hazard · choking

See all →