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NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
| Office of Information and Public Affairs | Washington, DC 20207 |
| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 282-6060 |
| June 14, 2007 | CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 |
| Release #07-214 |
Children's Jeweled Sandals Sold by Nordstrom Recalled Due to Choking
Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Calypso Sandals
Units: About 1,800
Importer: Nordstrom Inc., of Seattle, Wash.
Hazard: The jewel decorations on the shoes can detach, posing a choking
hazard to young children.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: This recall involves Nordstrom brand sandals sold in
toddler and little girl's sizes. The Calypso-style shoes are tan and
white with gold straps that have three jeweled flowers on the top.
"Nordstrom" and a flower pattern are embossed on the upper sole of the
shoes. Toddler sizes were sold with an ankle strap.
Sold at: Nordstrom stores nationwide and on Nordstrom.com during
February 2007 for about $27.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately return the recalled sandals to any
Nordstrom store or Nordstrom.com for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, call Nordstrom at (888)
282-6060 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.nordstrom.com
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including a picture of the
recalled product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07214.html
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