Collective Brands recalls KEDS girls' shoes with loose heel stars that can cause lacerations. Owners should stop using immediately and get a $30 gift card for Stride Rite stores.
Ornamental stars on the heel of the shoe can loosen, posing a laceration hazard.
Collective Brands is recalling KEDS girls' shoes because the ornamental stars on the heel can loosen and cause cuts. This hazard affects children who wear the shoes, so it's important to stop using them immediately.
The ornamental stars on the heel of the shoe can loosen over time, creating a small sharp point that may cause cuts when the shoe moves. This is especially risky for children who are active or have small hands.
Girls who own KEDS shoes with style number KY40098A in sizes 12 to 5 are most at risk. Children wearing these shoes could get cuts from the loose heel stars.
Look for KEDS shoes with a black and pink color, white trim, and a pink loop on the heel. The style number KY40098A is printed on the underside of the tongue.
Take the shoes away from children right away to prevent cuts.
Reach out to Collective Brands for a $30 gift card redeemable at Stride Rite stores or striderite.com.
Consumers should take these shoes away from children immediately and contact Collective Brands to receive a gift card for $30 redeemable at Stride Rite stores or striderite.com.
The ornamental stars on the heel can loosen and cause lacerations, especially for children.
Check the underside of the tongue for style number KY40098A.
Contact Collective Brands directly for a $30 gift card redeemable at Stride Rite stores or striderite.com.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Collective Brands to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 921 — Collective Brands KEDS® "Know It All" Girls' Shoes Hello, I own a KEDS® "Know It All" Girls' Shoes that is covered by recall 921 from Collective Brands. The official recall notice states: Consumers should take these shoes away from children immediately and contact Collective Brands to receive a gift card for $30 redeemable at Stride Rite stores or striderite.com. 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.
