Faux-Shearling Infant Booties
CPSC Recall #07-527 — February 6, 2007
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 07-527 |
| Recall Date | February 6, 2007 |
| Remedy Type | Refund |
| Units Affected | About 4,400 |
| Manufactured In | China |
Where It Was Sold
| L.L. Bean catalogs |
| Web sites and retail stores in Maine |
| New Hampshire |
| Massachusetts |
| New Jersey |
| Pennsylvania |
| Maryland and Virginia from July 2006 through December 2006 for about $16.50. |
Product
Faux-Shearling Infant Booties
Description
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), L.L. Bean, of Freeport, Maine, is voluntarily recalling about 4,400 Faux-Shearling Infant Booties. A small metal zipper tab on the infant booties can detach posing a choking hazard to young children. Name of Product: Faux-Shearling Infant BootiesUnits: About 4,400Distributor: L.L. Bean, of Freeport, MaineHazard: A small metal zipper tab on the infant booties can detach posing a choking hazard to young children.Incidents/Injuries: L.L. Bean has received six reports of the metal tab detaching from the booties. No injuries have been reported.Description: The booties are sold in infant sizes 1-6. The booties were sold in a tan or pink suede. They have rubber soles and a zipper closure at the ankle. The booties are lined with creme-colored faux shearling acrylic/polyester fleece. "L.L. Bean" is printed in white letters on the soles of the booties. The size and stock #BNK1 are printed on a tag inside the booties.Sold at: L.L. Bean catalogs, Web sites and retail stores in Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia from July 2006 through December 2006 for about $16.50.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should take the recalled booties away from children immediately and contact L.L. Bean to receive a full refund.Consumer Contact: For more information, contact L.L. Bean at (800) 555-9717 any time, or visit the firm's Web site at www.llbean.com.
Hazard
A small metal zipper tab on the infant booties can detach posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents & Injuries
L.L. Bean has received six reports of the metal tab detaching from the booties. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy Instructions
Consumers should take the recalled booties away from children immediately and contact L.L. Bean to receive 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.