CPSCFebruary 7, 2007

LL Bean Infant Booties recall: Choking Hazard

LL Bean Recalls Infant Booties Due to Choking Hazard

Why was LL Bean Infant Booties recalled?

A small metal zipper tab on the infant booties can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should take the recalled booties away from children immediately and contact L.L. Bean to receive a full refund. 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

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
Faux-Shearling Infant Booties
Company
L L. Bean, of Freeport, Maine
Quantity
About 4,400
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.
Recall date
February 7, 2007
Incidents / injuries
L.L. Bean has received six reports of the metal tab detaching from the booties. No injuries have been reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product 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.

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