Calypso Sandals
CPSC Recall #07-214 — June 13, 2007
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 07-214 |
| Recall Date | June 13, 2007 |
| Remedy Type | Refund |
| Units Affected | About 1,800 |
| Importer | Nordstrom Inc., of Seattle, Wash. |
| Manufactured In | China |
Where It Was Sold
| Nordstrom stores nationwide and on Nordstrom.com during February 2007 for about $27. |
Product
Calypso Sandals
Description
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Nordstrom Inc., of Seattle, Wash., is voluntarily recalling about 1,800 pairs of Calypso Sandals. The jewel decorations on the shoes can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.Name of Product: Calypso SandalsUnits: About 1,800Importer: Nordstrom Inc., of Seattle, Wash.Hazard: The jewel decorations on the shoes can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: This recall involves Nordstrom brand sandals sold in toddler and little girl's sizes. The Calypso-style shoes are tan and white with gold straps that have three jeweled flowers on the top. "Nordstrom" and a flower pattern are embossed on the upper sole of the shoes. Toddler sizes were sold with an ankle strap.Sold at: Nordstrom stores nationwide and on Nordstrom.com during February 2007 for about $27.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should immediately return the recalled sandals to any Nordstrom store or Nordstrom.com for a full refund.Consumer Contact: For additional information, call Nordstrom at (888) 282-6060 anytime, or visit the firm's website at www.nordstrom.com.
Hazard
The jewel decorations on the shoes can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents & Injuries
None reported.
Remedy Instructions
Consumers should immediately return the recalled sandals to any Nordstrom store or Nordstrom.com 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.