Product Recall Number: 21-048

Why was Western Chief toddler light-up rain boots recalled?

Rivets used to attach the handles to the boot can detach, posing a choking hazard to children.

Western Chief toddler light-up rain boots

Here's product recall specific data for Western Chief toddler light-up rain boots.

Product Recall Number: 21-048
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2020-12-09
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Western Chief toddler light-up rain boots
Description: 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.
Hazard Description: Rivets used to attach the handles to the boot can detach, posing a choking hazard to children.

Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Refund
Units: About 77,400
Incidents: 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.
Remedy: 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.
Sold At: Exclusively at Target stores nationwide and online at Target.com from May 2020 through October 2020 for about $25.
Importers: Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn.
Manufacturers: Washington Shoe Company, of Kent, Wash.
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed