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Washington Shoe Company Recalls Western Chief Toddler Boots Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target

Recall 21-048 · December 9, 2020 · Washington Shoe

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled boots, take the boots away from children, and return them to any Target Store for a full refund.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
21-048 (CPSC)
Recall date
December 9, 2020
Brand
Washington Shoe
Category
Baby and nursery
Products
Western Chief toddler light-up rain boots
Hazard
Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target
Hazard type
Choking and ingestion
Remedy
Refund
Units
About 77,400
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
December 9, 2020

What was recalled

This recall includes the Western Chief "Abstract Camo," "Alia Silver," and "Sweetheart Navy" Light-Up Rain Boots in sizes 5-12 for toddlers or children. The recalled boots are camouflage, silver glitter, and navy with hearts; include boot handles; and have a light up feature in the heel of the boot. The rivets used to attach the handles are silver-gray in color. "Western Chief" and the model numbers are located on the inside tag of the boot. The recalled model numbers are T24121725P, T24121728P, and T24121729P.

Is my product affected?

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

  • Western Chief toddler light-up rain boots · About 77,400 units

Photos from the recall notice

Recalled Western Chief "Abstract Camo", "Alia Silver", and "Sweetheart Navy" Light-Up Rain Boots
Recalled Western Chief "Abstract Camo", "Alia Silver", and "Sweetheart Navy" Light-Up Rain Boots
Recalled Rain Boots’ Handle with Rivets
Recalled Rain Boots’ Handle with Rivets

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Exclusively at Target stores nationwide and online at Target.com from May 2020 through October 2020 for about $25.; Washington Shoe Company, of Kent, Wash.; Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn..

Injuries or incidents reported

The firm has received 115 reports of the boot handles and rivets detaching and 2 reports of children placing the rivets in their mouths. No injuries have been reported.

Consumer contact

Washington Shoe Company toll-free at 855-545-0862 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at recall@westernchief.com, or online at https://www.washingtonshoe.com/recall for more information.

Recall history and context

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?

Western Chief toddler light-up rain boots (About 77,400 units). This recall includes the Western Chief "Abstract Camo," "Alia Silver," and "Sweetheart Navy" Light-Up Rain Boots in sizes 5-12 for toddlers or children.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled boots, take the boots away from children, and return them to any Target 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 December 9, 2020. 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.