Old Navy Recalls Toddler Girl Aqua Socks Due to Slip and Fall Hazard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 12-223 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- July 12, 2012
- Brand
- Old Navy
- Category
- Baby and nursery
- Products
- Old Navy Toddler Girl Aqua Socks
- Hazard
- Slip and Fall Hazard
- Hazard type
- Falls and tip-overs
- Remedy
- Refund
- Units
- About 34,000 in the U.S. and 3,800 in Canada
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- April 22, 2016
What was recalled
The slip-on shoes have pull-on tabs on both the front and back of the foot opening of the shoe. These Aqua Socks were sold in pink and purple in Toddler sizes 5-11. The recall includes Old Navy Toddler Girl Aqua Socks with style number 896452. A small tag inside the foot opening contains the style number (896452), size information and country of origin (China).
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Old Navy Toddler Girl Aqua Socks · About 34,000 in the U.S. and 3,800 in Canada units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Old Navy stores in the U.S. and Canada and at oldnavy.com in the U.S. and at oldnavy.ca in Canada from February 2012 through June 2012. The shoes sold for between $12 and $15..
Injuries or incidents reported
Two customers reported falls with minor injuries that did not require medical attention.
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Old Navy toll-free at (866) 580-9930 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, Saturday between 12 p.m. and 7 p.m. ET, and Sunday between 12 p.m. and 6 p.m. ET, or email Old Navy at custserv@oldnavy.com
Recall history and context
Old Navy appears in 4 CPSC recalls on record. See all Old Navy 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?
Old Navy Toddler Girl Aqua Socks (About 34,000 in the U.S. and 3,800 in Canada units). The slip-on shoes have pull-on tabs on both the front and back of the foot opening of the shoe.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Slip and Fall Hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately stop using these shoes and return them to any Old Navy store for a full refund. Consumers who return the shoes before November 9, 2012 will also receive a coupon for $10 off their next purchase at Old Navy. Contact custserv@oldnavy.com if you wish to return the Toddler Girl Aqua Sock by mail.
More recalls from Old Navy
- Old Navy Recalls Stuffed Toys; Button Eyes Can Detach and Pose a Choking Hazard to Young Children
February 19, 2009 · Old Navy · Toys and gamesThe stuffed animal and creature toys are made out of cotton and have plastic button eyes. They come in a variety of styles, such as a rabbit, penguin and reindeer. The…
- Old Navy Recalls Boys' Jackets; Drawstring at Waist Poses Entrapment Hazard
December 3, 2007 · Old Navy · Clothing and accessoriesThe performance fleece-lined shell jackets are hooded, zip in the front, and have a drawstring at the waist. The jackets were sold in black or blue in multiple…
- CPSC, Old Navy Announce Recall of Children's Zippered Outerwear
June 8, 2004 · Old Navy · Other consumer productsThis recall involves children's outerwear garments with a clear, oval-shaped zipper pull. The garments were sold in sizes 6 months to 4T. Style numbers are printed on a…
Similar recalls in baby and nursery
- Costway Recalls Convertible High Chairs
October 22, 2026 · Costway · Baby and nurseryThis recall involves Costway high chairs designed to convert into a table and chair set. They were available in several color combinations, including purple and white…
- Papablic, of USA Recalls Convertible Bedside Sleepers
October 15, 2026 · Papablic · Baby and nurseryThis recall involves Papablic bedside sleepers, model PAPA03001AI. These convertible sleepers function as both a bassinet and a play yard and have a gray exterior with…
- ONTHEWEI Recalls Baby Bath Seats
October 8, 2026 · ONTHEWEI · Baby and nurseryThis recall involves ONTHEWEI-branded baby bath seats. They are sold in gray, pink, blue and mist green and have detachable restraint arms and suction cups on the…
- Esjay US Recalls Toddler Busy Board Montessori Toys
September 17, 2026 · Esjay US · Baby and nurseryThis recall involves Esjay Toddler Busy Board Montessori Toys. The busy boards are made of blue felt, have carrying handles, elastic cords and button closures. The front…
- Skip Hop Recalls Baby Sesame Street Elmo Silicone Teethers
September 3, 2026 · Skip Hop · Baby and nurseryThis recall involves the Skip Hop Baby Sesame Street Elmo Silicone Teether. The product is in the shape of Elmo’s face (red, orange, and white, with black eyes) and…
- Kmaier Recalls Infant Walkers
August 27, 2026 · Kmaier · Baby and nurseryThis recall involves Kmaier-branded infant walkers. The pink, green or white walkers have a tray, a fabric seat and a round base with six-wheels. The walkers can be…
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on April 22, 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.