The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·14031·Announced 2013-11-26

American Boy and Girl Recalls Infant Sandals Due to Choking Hazard

American Boy and Girl is recalling about 1,300 infant girl sandals sold at Meijer stores because the top strap 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, meeting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

American Boy and Girl (ABG) is recalling about 1,300 infant girl sandals sold under the Falls Creek Baby brand. The "Susan" style sandals were sold in infant sizes 3 to 6 months, 6 to 9 months, and 9 to 12 months. The white leather sandals feature three pink, purple, and yellow flowers on the top and a top strap that attaches to a hook and loop fastener on each side of the shoe. The words "Falls Creek Baby" and the size are printed on the inside of the shoe.

The recall was issued because the top strap can be pulled loose from the shoe, posing a choking hazard to the child. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

The sandals were sold exclusively at Meijer stores in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, and Ohio from April 2013 to July 2013 for between $6 and $9. Consumers should immediately take the recalled sandals away from children and contact American Boy and Girl for a refund or replacement. Customers can reach American Boy and Girl at (800) 689-9237 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.abgnyc.com by clicking on "Recall Information".

The recalled product

Product
Girl's "Susan" Sandals
Manufacturer
American Boy and Girl (ABG), of Elizabeth, N.J.
Category
Consumer Product — Footwear
Hazard
Affected units
1,300

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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