CPSC, BBC International Ltd. Announce Recall of
CPSC, BBC International Ltd. Announce Recall of Crayola® Toddler Boots
Why was CPSC, BBC International Ltd. Announce Recall of recalled?
The toggle, a small plastic ball attached to the laces, can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should remove the toggles from the laces of these boots immediately and throw the toggles in the trash. Consumers can return the boots to the store where purchased for a refund. Contact: For more information, contact BBC International at (800) 632-4450 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
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
- Crayola® toddler boots
- Company
- Rallye Footwear Inc., of Canada, BBC International Ltd., of Boca Raton, Fla.
- Quantity
- About 38,000
- Sold at
- Discount department stores, including Ames, Bradlees, Anne & Hope and Forman Mills, sold these boots, from September 1999 through December 1999, for about $20.
- Recall date
- January 9, 2001
- Incidents / injuries
- CPSC and BBC International are not aware of any injuries or incidents involving the toggles on these boots. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recalled Crayola® boots come in boys' and girls' styles. The boys' boots are blue and black with a toggle on each boot to use to tighten the laces. The boots have a patch featuring a space scene with a "crayon rocket." The girls' boots are white with pink and lavender trim, and also have a toggle on the laces. The patch on the side of the girls' boot shows a snow scene of two kittens. Both style boots were sold in sizes 6 through 10. A tag on the side of the boots reads, "Crayola®." "MADE IN CANADA" is imprinted on the bottom of the boots.