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Classic Characters Recalls Infant Booties Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

Recall 16-097 · February 9, 2016 · Classic Characters

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled elf booties and return them to a Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® for a full refund, or contact Classic Characters for instructions on returning them for a full refund.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
16-097 (CPSC)
Recall date
February 9, 2016
Brand
Classic Characters
Category
Baby and nursery
Products
Infant Elf Booties
Hazard
Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
Hazard type
Choking and ingestion
Remedy
Refund
Units
About 4,000 pairs
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
February 9, 2016

What was recalled

This recall involves Classic Characters' infant knit Elf Booties sold in sizes 6 through 12 months. The SKU number 507665 and style number 28046 are printed on the price tag. The infant booties are green, with red and white trim, and a yellow pompom on the tip of the toe.

Is my product affected?

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

  • Infant Elf Booties · About 4,000 pairs units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Cracker Barrel Old Country Store nationwide and online at www.crackerbarrel.com from September 2015 through November 2015 for about $13.; Classic Characters Inc., of Quebec, Canada.

Injuries or incidents reported

Classic Characters has received two reports of the pompoms detaching from the shoes. No injuries have been reported.

Consumer contact

Classic Characters, Inc. toll-free at 866-274-3452 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.classiccharacters.com and click on "safety notice" for more information.

Recall history and context

Classic Characters appears in 2 CPSC recalls on record.

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?

Infant Elf Booties (About 4,000 pairs units). This recall involves Classic Characters' infant knit Elf Booties sold in sizes 6 through 12 months.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled elf booties and return them to a Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® for a full refund, or contact Classic Characters for instructions on returning them 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 February 9, 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.