CPSC, Reebok International Announce Recall of Toddler's Athletic Shoes
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 04-217 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- September 20, 2004
- Brand
- Reebok
- Category
- Baby and nursery
- Products
- Reebok "Iverson/Answer" toddler shoes
- Hazard
- Choking and ingestion hazard
- Hazard type
- Choking and ingestion
- Units
- About 140,000
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- March 17, 2025
What was recalled
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.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Reebok "Iverson/Answer" toddler shoes · About 140,000 units
Photos from the recall notice

Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Reebok, independent retailers, children's apparel and athletic shoe stores nationwide, from March 2004 through August 2004, for about $35.; Reebok International Ltd., of Canton, Mass..
Injuries or incidents reported
Reebok has received a report of an 8-month-old child mouthing the logo-tag. The tag was removed without injury.
Consumer contact
Call Reebok at (800) 843-4444 anytime or visit the firm's website at www.reebok.com
Recall history and context
Reebok appears in 4 CPSC recalls on record. See all Reebok recalls.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 238 recalls in the baby and nursery category, 59 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Reebok "Iverson/Answer" toddler shoes (About 140,000 units). The recalled Reebok Iverson mid- and low-style athletic shoes were sold in toddler sizes 2 through 10.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Choking and ingestion hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately take these shoes away from young children and contact Reebok to receive a refund.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on March 17, 2025. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.