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Classic Characters Infant Elf Booties Recall: Choking Hazard

Classic Characters recalls infant elf booties due to choking hazard from detachable pompoms. Stop using and return for refund.

🇺🇸 CPSC recall #6651Consumer productClassic Characters
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What happened, in plain English

Classic Characters is recalling infant knit elf booties because the yellow pompom on the toe can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. The company has received two reports of detachment but no injuries. Consumers should stop using the product immediately and return it for a full refund. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/4257-classic-characters-infant-elf-booties-recall-choking-hazard.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/4257-classic-characters-infant-elf-booties-recall-choking-hazard · Updated October 11, 2026 · Official notice: CPSC #6651

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“Classic Characters Infant Elf Booties Recall: Choking Hazard.” GovInfoNow, updated October 11, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/4257-classic-characters-infant-elf-booties-recall-choking-hazard. Based on CPSC recall #6651 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Classic-Characters-Recalls-Infant-Booties).

Why it’s dangerous

The yellow pompom attached to the tip of the toe can detach from the bootie. If a young child puts the small, detached pompom in their mouth, it poses a choking hazard.

Who’s affected

Parents or guardians who purchased infant elf booties in sizes 6 through 12 months from Cracker Barrel Old Country Store between September 2015 and November 2015. Young children are at risk if they put the detached pompom in their mouth.

How to tell if you have this one

Look for green infant knit elf booties with red and white trim and a yellow pompom on the toe. Check the price tag for SKU number 507665 and style number 28046. The product was sold exclusively at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store nationwide and online from September 2015 through November 2015.

  • Brand
    Classic Characters
  • Product
    Infant Elf Booties
  • Category
    Consumer product
Based on the official CPSC remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Stop using the booties

    Immediately stop using the recalled infant elf booties to prevent any risk of choking.

  2. Return for refund

    Return the booties to a Cracker Barrel Old Country Store for a full refund, or contact Classic Characters for return instructions.

Official remedy

What CPSC says to do

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.

Where it went

Where it was sold

Sold nationwide.

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CPSC “Sold at”: “Cracker Barrel Old Country Store nationwide and online at www.crackerbarrel.com from September 2015 through November 2015 for about $13.”

Sold nationwide.

Take action

Contact Classic Characters

We’ve drafted a message you can send Classic Characters to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

Subject: Recall 6651 — Classic Characters Infant Elf Booties Recall: Choking Hazard

Hello,

I own a Classic Characters Infant Elf Booties Recall: Choking Hazard that is covered by recall 6651 from Classic Characters.

The official recall notice states: 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.

I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?

Thank you.

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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.

  • Official source: CPSC Recall #6651 (February 9, 2016)
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3.6:35b-a3b on October 11, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the CPSC notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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