The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·07236·Announced 2007-07-17

Payless ShoeSource Recalls Toddler Clog Shoes Due to Choking Hazard

Payless ShoeSource is recalling about 270,000 toddler clog shoes because plastic rivets can detach 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

Payless ShoeSource, Inc. is recalling approximately 270,000 toddler clog shoes due to a choking hazard. The recall involves specific character-themed styles, including Dora the Explorer, Spongebob Squarepants, Hello Kitty, Coasters® Lighted Car Compel, and Cambridge Mary-Jane. These shoes were sold in toddler sizes 5 through 10 and feature air ventilation holes and plastic rivets attached to the strap.

The plastic rivets used to attach the strap to the shoe can detach, creating a choking risk for young children. No injuries or incidents have been reported in connection with this recall. The shoes were sold at Payless ShoeSource stores nationwide and on Payless.com from January 2006 through June 2007 for between $15 and $20.

Consumers should take the shoes away from young children immediately. They can return the shoes to the store where purchased for a refund or exchange. For additional information, consumers can call Payless at (800) 654-0697 or visit www.payless.com.

The recalled product

Product
Toddler Clog Shoes
Manufacturer
Payless ShoeSource, Inc., of Topeka, Kan.
Category
Consumer Product — Footwear
Hazard
Affected units
270,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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