Nike™ Get-Go and Little Get-Go Children's Athletic Shoes
CPSC Recall #04-200 — August 17, 2004
Product
Nike™ Get-Go and Little Get-Go Children's Athletic Shoes
Description
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Nike USA, Inc., of Beaverton, Ore. is voluntarily recalling about 9,000 Nike™ Get-Go and Little Get-Go Children's Athletic Shoes. The 1.5-inch to 1.75-inch rubber tab at the top of the heel can detach from the shoe, posing a choking hazard to young children.Name of product: Nike™ Get-Go and Little Get-Go Children's Athletic Shoes Units: About 9,000 Manufacturer: Nike USA, Inc., of Beaverton, Ore.Hazard: The 1.5-inch to 1.75-inch rubber tab at the top of the heel can detach from the shoe, posing a choking hazard to young children.Incidents/Injuries: Nike has received three reports of heel tabs separating from shoes. No injuries have been reported. Description: The "GET-GO" and "LITTLE GET-GO" children's athletic shoes come in various color combinations and were sold in toddler and pre-school sizes 2C through 3Y. The Nike Swoosh symbol is on the outside and sole of the shoe. All shoes close with a strap. The style name "GET-GO" or "LITTLE GET-GO" is written on the shoe box. The recalled shoes have one of the following six-digit numbers on a label inside the shoe just above the UPC code: 308638, 308639, 308642 and 308647. Only these style numbers are included in this recall. Sold at: Nike stores, major athletic shoe stores, independent shoe stores and children's stores nationwide from June 2004 through August 2004 for between $35 and $45.Manufactured in: Indonesia Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled shoes away from young children and contact Nike to receive a refund voucher. Consumer Contact: For more information, call Nike at (800) 344-6453 anytime or visit the Nike website at www.nikebiz.com.
Hazard
The 1.5-inch to 1.75-inch rubber tab at the top of the heel can detach from the shoe, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents / Injuries
Nike has received three reports of heel tabs separating from shoes. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled shoes away from young children and contact Nike to receive a refund voucher.
Units Affected
About 9,000
Sold At
Nike stores, major athletic shoe stores, independent shoe stores and children's stores nationwide from June 2004 through August 2004 for between $35 and $45.
Manufacturer
Nike USA, Inc., of Beaverton, Ore.
Manufactured In
Indonesia