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Collective Brands Recalls KEDS Girls' Shoes Due to Laceration Hazard

Recall 12-045 · November 16, 2011 · Collective

What to doConsumers should take these shoes away from children immediately and contact Collective Brands to receive a gift card for $30 redeemable at Stride Rite stores or striderite.com.

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Recall at a glance

Recall number
12-045 (CPSC)
Recall date
November 16, 2011
Brand
Collective
Category
Clothing and accessories
Products
KEDS® "Know It All" Girls' Shoes
Hazard
Laceration Hazard
Hazard type
Laceration and cuts
Remedy
Refund
Units
About 45,000
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
April 13, 2016

What was recalled

This recall involves KEDS® girls' rubber soled shoes. The shoes are black and pink with white trim and a pink loop on the heel. "KEDS" appears on the tongue and heel of the shoe. The style number KY40098A is printed on the underside of the tongue. The shoes were sold in girls' sizes 12 to 5.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • KEDS® "Know It All" Girls' Shoes · About 45,000 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Various department stores and online retailers from June through October 2011 for about $23.; Collective Brands, Inc., of Topeka, Kan..

Injuries or incidents reported

The firm has received 27 reports of cuts and scratches resulting from metal stars that loosened from the heel of the shoe.

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Collective Brands at (800) 365-4933 between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and between 9:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. ET Saturday and Sunday, Email kedskidsrecall@collectivebrands.com, or visit the firm's website www.collectivebrands.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?

KEDS® "Know It All" Girls' Shoes (About 45,000 units). This recall involves KEDS® girls' rubber soled shoes.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Laceration Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should take these shoes away from children immediately and contact Collective Brands to receive a gift card for $30 redeemable at Stride Rite stores or striderite.com.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on April 13, 2016. 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.