The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·04217·Announced 2004-09-20

Reebok Recalls Toddler Athletic Shoes Due to Choking Hazard

Reebok is recalling about 140,000 toddler athletic shoes because a logo tag can peel off and pose 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

Reebok International Ltd. is recalling approximately 140,000 pairs of "Iverson/Answer" toddler athletic shoes. The recall involves mid- and low-style shoes in toddler sizes 2 through 10. The specific hazard is that the I-3 logo-tag on the tongue of the shoe can be peeled off, which poses a choking hazard to young children.

The shoes were sold nationwide at Reebok stores, independent retailers, children's apparel stores, and athletic shoe stores from March 2004 through August 2004 for about $35. The recalled shoes feature "Iverson" and "The Realist" carved into the sole and an "I3" logo on the heel. Model numbers included in the recall are 99553, B99553, 99554, B99554, 105155, B105155, 105158, B105158, 108292, and B108292.

Reebok has received one report of an 8-month-old child mouthing the logo-tag; the tag was removed without injury. Consumers should immediately take these shoes away from young children and contact Reebok at (800) 843-4444 or visit www.reebok.com to receive a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Reebok "Iverson/Answer" toddler shoes
Manufacturer
Reebok International Ltd., of Canton, Mass.
Category
Consumer Product — Footwear
Hazard
Affected units
140,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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