CPSC, L.L. Bean Inc. Announce Recall of Toddlers'
CPSC, L.L. Bean Inc. Announce Recall of Toddlers' Slippers
Why was CPSC, L.L. Bean Inc. Announce Recall of Toddlers' recalled?
The drawcord around the ankle of these slippers can break and release the toggle used to tighten the drawcord. The toggle presents a choking hazard to young children.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should take these slippers away from young children immediately, and return them to L.L. Bean for an exchange or refund. Contact: For more information, call L.L. Bean at (800) 555-9717 anytime.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Children's Snuggle-Up slippers
- Company
- L.L. Bean Inc., of Freeport, Maine.
- Quantity
- About 2,000
- Sold at
- The L.L. Kids Store in Freeport, Maine, the L.L. Bean Store in McLean, Va., and the L.L. Bean catalogs and web site sold the slippers nationwide, from August 2000 through October 2000, for about $18.
- Recall date
- November 20, 2000
- Incidents / injuries
- L.L. Bean has received one report of a 12 month-old baby pulling the toggle off of his slipper. No injuries were reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The Snuggle-Up slippers are made of red, blue or aqua fleece fabric, and have a suede sole. The drawcord around the ankle has a barrel toggle to tighten the slipper to adjust the fit. An "LL Bean" fabric label is sewn below the drawcord on the rear of the slipper. "L.L. Bean®" and "MADE IN CHINA" are written on the sole of the slippers. They were sold in sizes XXS (3.5 to 5.5) and XS (6 to 8).