CPSCNovember 16, 2011

Collective Brands KEDS Girls' Shoes recall: Laceration Hazard

Collective Brands Recalls KEDS Girls' Shoes Due to Laceration Hazard

Why was Collective Brands KEDS Girls' Shoes recalled?

Ornamental stars on the heel of the shoe can loosen, posing a laceration hazard.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should take these shoes away from children immediately and contact Collective Brands to receive a gift card for $30 redeemable at Stride Rite stores or striderite.com. Contact: For additional information, contact Collective Brands at (800) 365-4933 between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and between 9:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. ET Saturday and Sunday, Email [email protected], or visit the firm's website www.collectivebrands.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
KEDS® "Know It All" Girls' Shoes
Company
Collective Brands, Inc., of Topeka, Kan.
Quantity
About 45,000
Sold at
Various department stores and online retailers from June through October 2011 for about $23.
Recall date
November 16, 2011
Incidents / injuries
The firm has received 27 reports of cuts and scratches resulting from metal stars that loosened from the heel of the shoe.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

This recall involves KEDS® girls' rubber soled shoes. The shoes are black and pink with white trim and a pink loop on the heel. "KEDS" appears on the tongue and heel of the shoe. The style number KY40098A is printed on the underside of the tongue. The shoes were sold in girls' sizes 12 to 5.

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