The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·16097·Announced 2016-02-09

Classic Characters Recalls Infant Elf Booties Due to Choking Hazard

Classic Characters is recalling infant knit Elf Booties because the toe pompoms can detach, posing 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

Classic Characters Inc. is recalling infant knit Elf Booties sold in sizes 6 through 12 months. The booties are green with red and white trim and feature a yellow pompom on the tip of the toe. The SKU number 507665 and style number 28046 are printed on the price tag.

The recall is due to a choking hazard, as the pompoms at the tip of the toe can detach. Classic Characters has received two reports of the pompoms detaching from the shoes, but no injuries have been reported.

About 4,000 pairs of the booties were sold exclusively at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store nationwide and online from September 2015 through November 2015 for about $13. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled booties and return them to a Cracker Barrel Old Country Store for a full refund, or contact Classic Characters for instructions on returning them for a full refund.

The recalled product

Product
Infant Elf Booties
Manufacturer
Classic Characters Inc., of Quebec, Canada
Category
Consumer Product — Footwear
Hazard
Affected units
4,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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