Recall Category: Kids Recalls
Recall Date: 2004-09-20T00:00:00
Product: Reebok "Iverson/Answer" toddler shoes
Company: Reebok International Ltd., of Canton, Mass.
Hazard: The I-3 logo-tag on the tongue of the shoe can be peeled off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Description: The recalled Reebok Iverson mid- and low-style athletic shoes were sold in toddler sizes 2 through 10. The logo-tag on the tongue of the shoe reads "I3/Answer," and on the rear and center of the heel is an "I3" logo. The names "Iverson" and "The Realist" are carved into the sole. The model number is printed on a label on the underside of the tongue. Model numbers included in the recall are: 99553, B99553, 99554, B99554, 105155, B105155, 105158, B105158, 108292, and B108292.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take these shoes away from young children and contact Reebok to receive a refund.
Incidents / Injuries: Reebok has received a report of an 8-month-old child mouthing the logo-tag. The tag was removed without injury.
Recall Number: 04217
Product Type: Baby / Infant Products
Hazard Type: Choking Hazard