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Children's Airwalk® Compel Shoes

CPSC Recall #07-171 — May 1, 2007

Recall Summary

Recall Number07-171
Recall DateMay 1, 2007
Remedy TypeRefund, Replace
Units AffectedAbout 690,000
ManufacturerPayless ShoeSource, Inc., of Topeka, Kan.
Manufactured InChina

Where It Was Sold

Payless ShoeSource and Pamida stores nationwide and Payless.com from August 2006 through early April 2007 for about $13.

Product

Children's Airwalk® Compel Shoes

Description

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Payless ShoeSource, Inc., of Topeka, Kan., is voluntarily recalling about 690,000 Children's Airwalk Compel Shoes. Plastic rivets used to attach the strap to the shoe can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.Name of product: Children's Airwalk® Compel ShoesUnits: About 690,000Manufacturer: Payless ShoeSource, Inc., of Topeka, Kan.Hazard: Plastic rivets used to attach the strap to the shoe can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.Incidents/Injuries: Payless has received one report of a child who began to choke on a detached rivet. No injuries have been reported.Description: This recall involves Airwalk® Compel clog shoes sold in prewalk sizes 3 through toddler size 10. The flexible shoes have air ventilation holes on the top and side and plastic rivets with the Airwalk® logo attached to the strap. Airwalk® and the shoe size are printed on the sole of the shoe. No other sizes, styles or models are included in this recall.Sold at: Payless ShoeSource and Pamida stores nationwide and Payless.com from August 2006 through early April 2007 for about $13.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should take the shoes away from young children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund or exchange.Consumer Contact: For additional information, call Payless at (800) 654-0697 between 7:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Saturday, 9:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday. Consumers can also visit the firm's Web site at www.payless.com.

Hazard

Plastic rivets used to attach the strap to the shoe can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Incidents & Injuries

Payless has received one report of a child who began to choke on a detached rivet. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy Instructions

Consumers should take the shoes away from young children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund or exchange.

What Should You Do?

Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Refund, Replace at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.

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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, Replace) 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.

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