The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·04200·Announced 2004-08-18

Nike Recalls Children's Athletic Shoes Due to Choking Hazard

Nike is recalling about 9,000 Get-Go and Little Get-Go children's shoes because heel tabs 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 High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Nike USA, Inc. is recalling approximately 9,000 pairs of Nike Get-Go and Little Get-Go children's athletic shoes. The recall involves toddler and pre-school sizes 2C through 3Y, which were sold in various color combinations. The shoes feature a Nike Swoosh symbol on the outside and sole, close with a strap, and have the style name written on the box. Specific six-digit style numbers 308638, 308639, 308642, and 308647 are located on a label inside the shoe just above the UPC code.

The recall was initiated because the 1.5-inch to 1.75-inch rubber tab at the top of the heel can detach from the shoe. This poses a choking hazard to young children. Nike has received three reports of heel tabs separating from shoes, but no injuries have been reported.

The shoes were sold in Nike stores, major athletic shoe stores, independent shoe stores, and children's stores nationwide from June 2004 through August 2004 for between $35 and $45. Consumers should immediately take the recalled shoes away from young children and contact Nike to receive a refund voucher. For more information, call Nike at (800) 344-6453 or visit www.nikebiz.com.

The recalled product

Product
Nike™ Get-Go and Little Get-Go Children's Athletic Shoes
Hazard
Affected units
9,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Same manufacturer · Nike USA, Inc., of Beaverton, Ore.

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