Birkenstock USA Recalls Kids' Mogami Sandals Due to Choking Hazard
What's being recalled
Birkenstock Kids' Mogami Sandals Sizes 24-28
Units: About 15,200 (in addition, about 27 pairs were sold in Canada)
This recall involves the Birkenstock "Mogami Kids" sandal in sizes 24-28 for children up to age 3. The recalled sandals are black, ultra-blue, pink, and icy acid lime. The plastic rivets used to attach the back strap to the side of the sandal are pink on the pink sandal and black on all other sandals. "BIRKENSTOCK" is printed on the sandal's footbed and on the buckle.
The problem, in CPSC's words
A plastic rivet can detach from the sandal's ankle strap, posing a choking hazard for young children.
Incidents and injuries reported to CPSC
None reported
What CPSC says to do
Refund
Consumers should immediately take the recalled sandals away from children and return the sandals to the place of purchase for a full refund.
How to contact the company
Birkenstock USA toll-free at 844 505-4055 Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET or online at www.birkenstock.com and click on "Recall Information" for more information.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice 21172, cpsc.gov. Text in quotes is from CPSC. Photos: CPSC.