Product Recall Number: 04-200
Why was Nike™ Get-Go and Little Get-Go Children's Athletic Shoes recalled?
The 1.5-inch to 1.75-inch rubber tab at the top of the heel can detach from the shoe, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Product Recall Number: 04-200
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2004-08-17
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Nike™ Get-Go and Little Get-Go Children's Athletic Shoes
Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. – In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Nike USA, Inc., of Beaverton, Ore. is voluntarily recalling about 9,000 Nike™ Get-Go and Little Get-Go Children's Athletic Shoes. The 1.5-inch to 1.75-inch rubber tab at the top of the heel can detach from the shoe, posing a choking hazard to young children.Name of product: Nike™ Get-Go and Little Get-Go Children's Athletic Shoes Units: About 9,000 Manufacturer: Nike USA, Inc., of Beaverton, Ore.Hazard: The 1.5-inch to 1.75-inch rubber tab at the top of the heel can detach from the shoe, posing a choking hazard to young children.Incidents/Injuries: Nike has received three reports of heel tabs separating from shoes. No injuries have been reported. Description: The "GET-GO" and "LITTLE GET-GO" children's athletic shoes come in various color combinations and were sold in toddler and pre-school sizes 2C through 3Y. The Nike Swoosh symbol is on the outside and sole of the shoe. All shoes close with a strap. The style name "GET-GO" or "LITTLE GET-GO" is written on the shoe box. The recalled shoes have one of the following six-digit numbers on a label inside the shoe just above the UPC code: 308638, 308639, 308642 and 308647. Only these style numbers are included in this recall. Sold at: Nike stores, major athletic shoe stores, independent shoe stores and children's stores nationwide from June 2004 through August 2004 for between $35 and $45.Manufactured in: Indonesia Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled shoes away from young children and contact Nike to receive a refund voucher. Consumer Contact: For more information, call Nike at (800) 344-6453 anytime or visit the Nike website at www.nikebiz.com.
Hazard Description: The 1.5-inch to 1.75-inch rubber tab at the top of the heel can detach from the shoe, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Refund
Units: About 9,000
Incidents: Nike has received three reports of heel tabs separating from shoes. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled shoes away from young children and contact Nike to receive a refund voucher.
Sold At: Nike stores, major athletic shoe stores, independent shoe stores and children's stores nationwide from June 2004 through August 2004 for between $35 and $45.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: Nike USA, Inc., of Beaverton, Ore.
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: Indonesia
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed