Children's Shoes
CPSC Recall #09-344 — September 16, 2009
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 09-344 |
| Recall Date | September 16, 2009 |
| Remedy Type | Refund |
| Units Affected | About 2,000 |
| Manufactured In | Vietnam |
Where It Was Sold
| Clarks® retail stores nationwide from February 2009 through July 2009 for between $35 and $40. |
Product
Children's Shoes
Description
This recall involves Clarks® children's shoes sold under the "crawlers" and "hazy daze" style names. The crawlers were sold in infant sizes 2 to 3 1/2; and the hazy daze in sizes 4 to 6 1/2. "Clarks" is printed on the sole underneath the heel and the words "Clarks First Shoes" is printed on a multi-colored label inside the shoe's heel area. The following names and model numbers are included in this recall.NameModel NumberDescriptionLittle Kyle Blue Crawler89823Blue with red and black trimLittle Kyle Tan Crawler89824Tan with blue and brown trimIndia Sparkle White Crawler88000White with light green trim and pink stitchingKirstin Baby Pink Crawler88109Light pink with darker pink trimHazy Daze White Sandal88234White leather with cream and tan trim
Hazard
Molded rubber pieces on the sole of the recalled shoes can detach, posing a choking hazard to infants and young children.
Incidents & Injuries
No incidents have been reported in the United States. In the United Kingdom there have been six reports of the rubber pieces detaching, including two reports of children mouthing the rubber piece. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy Instructions
Consumers should immediately take the shoes away from children and return them to the nearest Clarks® store for a full refund.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Refund at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Refund) at no cost to you.
Federal law prohibits the sale of toys with small parts for children under age 3. CPSC uses a standardized small parts cylinder to test whether pieces from a toy can fit entirely inside — if they can, they are considered a choking hazard. Products marketed for children under 3 must not contain any small parts. Beyond the legal requirements, the CPSC and pediatricians recommend keeping all small objects away from children under 4, as the risk of choking extends beyond the formal legal age threshold.
In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.