The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·99007·Announced 1998-10-08

Deckers Recalls Children's Teva Sandals Due to Strap Failure Risk

Deckers Outdoor Corp. is recalling about 65,000 children's Teva sandals because the straps can detach from the footbed, posing a fall hazard.

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 where injury has been reported (lip, gum, and tooth injury from a fall), but no fatalities or severe injuries are documented, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Deckers Outdoor Corp. is recalling approximately 65,000 children's Teva sandals in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The recall involves sandals with "Abstract Bright," "Abstract Pink," or "Frog Blue" straps and black footbeds. The bottom of the sole is marked with a star pattern and the words "Teva" and "made in U.S.A."

The hazard is that the straps attached to the footbed can come apart, which can cause falls. Deckers is aware of one incident where a 2-year-old fell when a sandal came apart, resulting in injuries to the child's lip, gum, and tooth.

These sandals were sold in sizes 2/3 through 8/9 for children aged 6 months to 4 years. They were sold nationwide at shoe retailers from December 1997 through August 1998 for about $25. Consumers should stop using these sandals immediately and contact Deckers at (800) 781-9928 to obtain a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Children's Teva Sandals Recalled by Deckers Outdoor
Manufacturer
Deckers Outdoor

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.