Skidders Footwear Recalls Children's Shoes Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Meijer Stores
What's being recalled
Children's shoes
Units: About 5,500
This recall involves Skidders Footwear children's canvas tennis shoes sold in three sizes: 12M, 18M and 24M. The shoes have white rubber bottoms and come in three different colors: navy blue fabric with orange rivets and laces, gray fabric with green rivets and laces, and denim colored fabric with pink rivets and laces.
The problem, in CPSC's words
The rivets on the shoes have sharp edges, posing a laceration hazard.
Incidents and injuries reported to CPSC
The firm has received three reports of the rivets scratching the feet of the wearer. No injuries have been reported.
What CPSC says to do
Refund
Consumers should immediately take the recalled shoes away from children and contact Skidders Footwear to receive a full refund.
How to contact the company
Skidders Footwear toll-free at 866-636-1221 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.skidders.com and click on "Safety Notice" at the bottom of the page for more information.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice 17033, cpsc.gov. Text in quotes is from CPSC. Photos: CPSC.