Washington Shoe Company Western Chief Toddler Boots recall: Choking Hazard
Washington Shoe Company Recalls Western Chief Toddler Boots Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target
Why was Washington Shoe Company Western Chief Toddler Boots recalled?
Rivets used to attach the handles to the boot can detach, posing a choking hazard to children.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled boots, take the boots away from children, and return them to any Target Store for a full refund. Contact: Washington Shoe Company toll-free at 855-545-0862 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at [email protected], or online at https://www.washingtonshoe.com/recall for more information.
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
- Western Chief toddler light-up rain boots
- Company
- Washington Shoe Company, of Kent, Wash., Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn.
- Quantity
- About 77,400
- Sold at
- Exclusively at Target stores nationwide and online at Target.com from May 2020 through October 2020 for about $25.
- Recall date
- December 9, 2020
- Incidents / injuries
- The firm has received 115 reports of the boot handles and rivets detaching and 2 reports of children placing the rivets in their mouths. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall includes the Western Chief "Abstract Camo," "Alia Silver," and "Sweetheart Navy" Light-Up Rain Boots in sizes 5-12 for toddlers or children. The recalled boots are camouflage, silver glitter, and navy with hearts; include boot handles; and have a light up feature in the heel of the boot. The rivets used to attach the handles are silver-gray in color. "Western Chief" and the model numbers are located on the inside tag of the boot. The recalled model numbers are T24121725P, T24121728P, and T24121729P.