Product Recall Number: 99-142
Why was Reebok Classic Leather Zip children's sneakers recalled?
The sneaker's side pocket has a pull tab on the zipper that can be twisted off, presenting a choking and ingestion hazard to children.
Product Recall Number: 99-142
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 1999-07-14
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Reebok Classic Leather Zip children's sneakers
Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Reebok International Ltd., of Stoughton, Mass., is recalling about 140,000 children's side zip sneakers. The sneaker's side pocket has a pull tab on the zipper that can be twisted off, presenting a choking and ingestion hazard to children. CPSC and Reebok are not aware of any injuries from these sneakers. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. The sneakers being recalled are the Reebok Classic Leather Zip, sold in toddler and child sizes up to size 9. Each sneaker has a small zippered pocket on the side. The zipper's pull tab is imprinted with the Reebok name and logo. When unzipped, the Reebok name and logo appear. "Reebok Classic" is on the front of the sneaker's tongue. The sneakers are made in Indonesia and China. The sneakers come in the following colors and styles. The style number is on the back of the sneaker's tongue, just below the "RA" number. Toddler Sizes Style Number Color 81-46353 White/gold 81-46354 Black/gold 81-46395 White/green 81-47286 White/copper 81-47287 Black/copper 81-47288 White/blue 81-47289 Black/blue 81-48115 White/silver 81-48116 Black/silver Child Sizes Style Number Color 71-46351 White/gold 71-46352 Black/gold 71-46394 White/green 71-47282 White/copper 71-47283 Black/copper 71-47284 White/blue 71-47285 Black/blue 71-47438 White/silver 71-47439 Black/silver 71-49204 White/garnet Family shoe, children's shoe, athletic and sporting goods stores nationwide sold the sneakers from September 1998 through June 1999 for about $32 to $40. Consumers should take the sneakers away from their children immediately and return the sneakers to the store where purchased for a refund or exchange. For more information about this recall, consumers should call Reebok at (800) 648-5550 between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. EDT Monday through Friday or visit their web site at www.reebok.com/recall.htm.
Hazard Description: The sneaker's side pocket has a pull tab on the zipper that can be twisted off, presenting a choking and ingestion hazard to children.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Refund, Replace
Units: About 140,000
Incidents: CPSC and Reebok are not aware of any injuries from these sneakers.
Remedy: Consumers should take the sneakers away from their children immediately and return the sneakers to the store where purchased for a refund or exchange.
Sold At: Family shoe, children's shoe, athletic and sporting goods stores nationwide sold the sneakers from September 1998 through June 1999 for about $32 to $40.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: None Listed
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed