The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·17033·Announced 2016-11-16

Skidders Recalls Children's Shoes Due to Sharp Rivet Laceration Hazard

Skidders Footwear is recalling about 5,500 children's canvas tennis shoes because sharp rivets pose a laceration hazard. Consumers should take shoes away from children and contact the company for a refund.

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 risk-of-harm product (sharp rivets causing lacerations) where minor scratches have been reported but no significant injuries or hospitalizations have occurred, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Skidders Footwear Inc. is recalling approximately 5,500 children's canvas tennis shoes due to a laceration hazard. The recalled shoes feature rivets with sharp edges that can scratch the wearer's feet. The shoes were sold in sizes 12M, 18M, and 24M and are available in three color variations: navy blue with orange rivets and laces, gray with green rivets and laces, and denim colored with pink rivets and laces. All shoes have white rubber bottoms.

The shoes were sold exclusively at Meijer stores in Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Kentucky, and Wisconsin from August 2016 through October 2016 for approximately $10 each. The manufacturer, Skidders Footwear Inc. of New York, reported receiving three instances of the rivets scratching the feet of wearers, but no injuries have been reported.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled shoes away from children to prevent potential harm. To obtain a full refund, consumers should contact Skidders Footwear toll-free at 866-636-1221 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.skidders.com and click on "Safety Notice" at the bottom of the page.

The recalled product

Product
Children's shoes
Manufacturer
Skidders Footwear Inc., of New York
Category
Consumer Product — Footwear
Hazard
Affected units
5,500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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