CPSCSeptember 20, 2004

CPSC, Reebok International Announce Recall of Toddler's

CPSC, Reebok International Announce Recall of Toddler's Athletic Shoes

Why was CPSC, Reebok International Announce Recall of Toddler's recalled?

The I-3 logo-tag on the tongue of the shoe can be peeled off, posing a choking hazard to young children.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately take these shoes away from young children and contact Reebok to receive a refund. Contact: Call Reebok at (800) 843-4444 anytime or visit the firm's website at www.reebok.com

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
Reebok "Iverson/Answer" toddler shoes
Company
Reebok International Ltd., of Canton, Mass.
Quantity
About 140,000
Sold at
Reebok, independent retailers, children's apparel and athletic shoe stores nationwide, from March 2004 through August 2004, for about $35.
Recall date
September 20, 2004
Incidents / injuries
Reebok has received a report of an 8-month-old child mouthing the logo-tag. The tag was removed without injury.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The recalled Reebok Iverson mid- and low-style athletic shoes were sold in toddler sizes 2 through 10. The logo-tag on the tongue of the shoe reads "I3/Answer," and on the rear and center of the heel is an "I3" logo. The names "Iverson" and "The Realist" are carved into the sole. The model number is printed on a label on the underside of the tongue. Model numbers included in the recall are: 99553, B99553, 99554, B99554, 105155, B105155, 105158, B105158, 108292, and B108292.

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