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“CARS” Children’s Shoes Sold Exclusively at Wal-Mart Recalled by Pagoda International Footwear Ltd. Due to Choking Hazard

Recall 09-190 · April 9, 2009 · Pagoda International Footwear

What to doCustomers should immediately take this product away from children and return it to the nearest Wal-Mart store for a full refund.

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Recall at a glance

Recall number
09-190 (CPSC)
Recall date
April 9, 2009
Brand
Pagoda International Footwear
Category
Clothing and accessories
Products
CARS Fleece Clog Children's Shoes
Hazard
Choking Hazard
Hazard type
Choking and ingestion
Units
About 73,000 distributed in the United States and 18,000 distributed in Canada
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
June 13, 2014

What was recalled

This recall involves the Buster Brown & Co. "CARS" fleece clog children's shoes. The shoe is a red plastic molded clog with fleece lining and is designed to resemble a car. They were sold in infant sizes 4 to 6 and toddler sizes 7 to 11. The infant-size shoes have a strap in the back. Each side of the shoe has two red and black decorative wheels and the number "95". "Buster Brown & Co." and "Disney" are printed on a tag sewn inside the shoe.

Is my product affected?

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  • CARS Fleece Clog Children's Shoes · About 73,000 distributed in the United States and 18,000 distributed in Canada units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Wal-Mart stores in the United States and Canada from September 2008 through March 2009 for between $6 and $10 (U.S.) and for about $13 (CAN).; Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.; Pagoda International Footwear Ltd., of Hong Kong.

Injuries or incidents reported

The firm has received one report of a decorative wheel detaching from the shoe. No injuries have been reported.

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Buster Brown & Co. toll-free at (888) 869-1044 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday and between 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. CT on Saturday, visit the website at www.busterbrownshoes.com, or send an email to Busterandtige@brownshoe.com

Recall history and context

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?

CARS Fleece Clog Children's Shoes (About 73,000 distributed in the United States and 18,000 distributed in Canada units). This recall involves the Buster Brown & Co.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Choking Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Customers should immediately take this product away from children and return it to the nearest Wal-Mart store for a full refund.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on June 13, 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.