The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·13215·Announced 2013-06-13

Stride Rite Recalls Girls' Sandals Due to Choking Hazard

Stride Rite is recalling about 7,500 'Joanna' girl's sandals because the metal flower on top can detach, posing a choking hazard to 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, 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

Stride Rite Children's Group LLC is recalling approximately 7,500 units of the 'Joanna' girl's sandal. The sandals feature an ankle strap, three bands, and a metal flower on top. They were sold in white with a silver-colored metal flower and brown with a copper-colored metal flower in girl's sizes 8.5 through 10. The style numbers are CG40723 for the white shoe and CG40725 for the brown shoe.

The recall was issued because the metal flower on the shoe can detach, posing a choking hazard. The company has received six reports of the flowers detaching and eleven reports of flowers loosening. No injuries have been reported.

The sandals were sold at Stride Rite stores, other department stores nationwide, and online at striderite.com and various online retailers from December 2011 through May 2013 for between $30 and $42. Consumers should immediately take the recalled shoes away from children and contact Stride Rite to receive a prepaid envelope for the return of the shoes. Upon return, customers will receive a voucher for the purchase price redeemable at Stride Rite stores or striderite.com.

The recalled product

Product
Joanna Girl's Sandal
Manufacturer
Stride Rite Children's Group LLC, of Lexington, Mass.
Category
Consumer Product — Footwear
Hazard
Affected units
7,500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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