The Recall Desk
ModerateCPSC·12223·Announced 2012-07-12

Old Navy Recalls Toddler Girl Aqua Socks Due to Slip and Fall Hazard

Old Navy is recalling Toddler Girl Aqua Socks because they have less traction on wet or smooth surfaces, creating a slip and fall hazard.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a slip and fall hazard with two reported minor injuries that did not require medical attention, fitting the criteria for moderate severity.

Plain-English summary

Old Navy is recalling Toddler Girl Aqua Socks in pink and purple, sizes 5-11, due to a slip and fall hazard. The slip-on shoes have pull-on tabs on both the front and back of the foot opening. The recalled style number is 896452, which is listed on a small tag inside the foot opening along with size information and country of origin (China).

The style of Aqua Socks has less traction when worn on wet or smooth surfaces such as hardwood or tile. Two customers reported falls with minor injuries that did not require medical attention. About 34,000 units were sold in the U.S. and 3,800 in Canada.

The shoes were sold at Old Navy stores in the U.S. and Canada and online at oldnavy.com and oldnavy.ca from February 2012 through June 2012 for between $12 and $15. Consumers should immediately stop using these shoes and return them to any Old Navy store for a full refund. Those who return the shoes before November 9, 2012, will receive a coupon for $10 off their next purchase. Consumers can also return the shoes by mail by contacting [email protected].

The recalled product

Product
Old Navy Toddler Girl Aqua Socks
Category
Consumer Product — Footwear
Hazard
Affected units
34,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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