Children's Animal Slippers Recalled Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Family Dollar Stores
What's being recalled
Kidgets® Animal Sock Top Slippers
Units: About 160,000
The recalled children's slippers have brown or tan dog faces, yellow duck faces and tan lion faces. The name "Kidgets" and the size appear inside the slippers on the soles. "FD9619108020690611" is printed inside the slippers on the side.
The problem, in CPSC's words
The animal's eyes can detach from the slippers, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents and injuries reported to CPSC
Family Dollar has received one report of the eyes detaching from the slippers. No injuries have been reported.
What CPSC says to do
Refund
Consumers should immediately take the slippers away from children and return them to any Family Dollar store for a full refund.
How to contact the company
For additional information, contact Family Dollar at (800) 547-0359 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.familydollar.com
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice 12044, cpsc.gov. Text in quotes is from CPSC. Photos: CPSC.