Recall Category: Kids Recalls
Recall Date: 1998-10-08T00:00:00
Product: Children's Teva sandals
Company: Deckers Outdoor Corp., of Goleta, Calif.
Hazard: The straps attached to the footbed of the sandals can come apart. This can cause falls.
Description: These Teva sandals have straps that are "Abstract Bright," which are red, blue and yellow; "Abstract Pink," which are pink, purple, black and white; and "Frog Blue," which are blue, white and black. The footbed of the sandals are black. The bottom of the sole is marked with a star pattern along with the words "Teva" and "made in U.S.A." The shoes were packaged in a plastic box. Writing on the paper label inside the box includes, "Little Kids…Teva … MADE FOR LITTLE FEET." The sandals were sold in sizes 2/3 through 8/9 for children aged 6 months to 4 years.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using these sandals immediately. To get information on obtaining a refund, contact Deckers.
Incidents / Injuries: Deckers is aware of a 2-year-old who reportedly fell when one of the sandals he was wearing came apart, injuring his lip, gum and tooth.
Recall Number: 99007
Product Type: Other Children’s Product
Hazard Type: Fall / Injury Hazard