CPSCNovember 16, 2011

Children's Animal Slippers recall: Choking Hazard

Children's Animal Slippers Recalled Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Family Dollar Stores

Why was Children's Animal Slippers recalled?

The animal's eyes can detach from the slippers, posing a choking hazard to young children.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately take the slippers away from children and return them to any Family Dollar store for a full refund. Contact: For additional information, contact Family Dollar at (800) 547-0359 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.familydollar.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
Kidgets® Animal Sock Top Slippers
Company
BCNY International Inc., of Hicksville, N.Y., Family Dollar Services Inc., of Matthews, N.C.
Quantity
About 160,000
Sold at
Family Dollar stores nationwide from September 2011 through October 2011 for about $5.
Recall date
November 16, 2011
Incidents / injuries
Family Dollar has received one report of the eyes detaching from the slippers. No injuries have been reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The recalled children's slippers have brown or tan dog faces, yellow duck faces and tan lion faces. The name "Kidgets" and the size appear inside the slippers on the soles. "FD9619108020690611" is printed inside the slippers on the side.

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