Children's Animal Slippers Recalled Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Family Dollar Stores
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 12-044 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- November 16, 2011
- Brand
- Children's Animal Slippers
- Category
- Clothing and accessories
- Products
- Kidgets® Animal Sock Top Slippers
- Hazard
- Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Family Dollar Stores
- Hazard type
- Choking and ingestion
- Remedy
- Refund
- Units
- About 160,000
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- April 12, 2016
What was recalled
The recalled children's slippers have brown or tan dog faces, yellow duck faces and tan lion faces. The name "Kidgets" and the size appear inside the slippers on the soles. "FD9619108020690611" is printed inside the slippers on the side.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Kidgets® Animal Sock Top Slippers · About 160,000 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Family Dollar stores nationwide from September 2011 through October 2011 for about $5.; BCNY International Inc., of Hicksville, N.Y.; Family Dollar Services Inc., of Matthews, N.C..
Injuries or incidents reported
Family Dollar has received one report of the eyes detaching from the slippers. No injuries have been reported.
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Family Dollar at (800) 547-0359 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.familydollar.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?
Kidgets® Animal Sock Top Slippers (About 160,000 units). The recalled children's slippers have brown or tan dog faces, yellow duck faces and tan lion faces.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Family Dollar Stores.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately take the slippers away from children and return them to any Family Dollar store for a full refund.
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