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Nordstrom Recalls Girl's Shoes Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Recall 09-157 · March 17, 2009 · Nordstrom

What to doConsumers should take the recalled shoes away from children immediately and return them to any Nordstrom store for a full refund or exchange.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
09-157 (CPSC)
Recall date
March 17, 2009
Brand
Nordstrom
Category
Clothing and accessories
Products
Nordstrom Girl's Shoes
Hazard
Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Hazard type
Poisoning and toxic substances
Units
About 31,000
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
May 23, 2014

What was recalled

The recall includes six styles of Nordstrom-brand shoes for girls. "Clarice-Fab" flats are bone colored with a bow. "Eva-Fab" are bone colored T-strap sandals. "Fern-Fab" are ankle strap sandals sold in bone, pink, white, blue polka-dot or pink polka-dot. "Lilly-Fab" are fuchsia gingham ballerina flats with a bow. "Rita-Fab" are ankle strap dress shoes sold in ivory linen, pink linen, white linen, cafe satin, silver satin or white satin. "Vivi-Fab" are open-toe dress shoes in bone, white, green polka-dot, lavender polka-dot or yellow polka-dot. The shoes were sold in girls' sizes 10 through big-kids 7. All shoes have an embossed "NORDSTROM" printed on the insole. Only the colors identified above are subject to the recall.

Is my product affected?

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  • Nordstrom Girl's Shoes · About 31,000 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Nordstrom stores nationwide from September 2006 through February 2009 for between about $35 and $45.; Nordstrom, of Seattle, Wash..

Consumer contact

For additional information, call Nordstrom at (800) 804-0806 between 7 a.m. and 1 a.m. ET any day, e-mail Nordstrom at contact@nordstrom.com, or visit the firm's Web site at www.nordstrom.com

Recall history and context

Nordstrom appears in 8 CPSC recalls on record. See all Nordstrom recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 136 recalls in the clothing and accessories category, 19 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Nordstrom Girl's Shoes (About 31,000 units). The recall includes six styles of Nordstrom-brand shoes for girls.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Violation of Lead Paint Standard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should take the recalled shoes away from children immediately and return them to any Nordstrom store for a full refund or exchange.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on May 23, 2014. 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.