Almost every Christmas growing up, cute & cuddly slippers or socks were stuffed in the stocking and proudly pulled out to be worn all day long. It was a tradition that many children share even today.
If this is a tradition that you have incorporated into your holiday, or if slippers are a beloved favorite in your child’s closet, take notice of a recent product safety recall of Kidgets® Animal Sock Top Slippers, manufactured by BCNY International, a small New York footwear company.
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| Photo: CPSC |
The hard plastic eyes in the animal slippers can detach creating a very real small part choking hazard for young children. BCNY has received notice of one incident of the eyes pulling off. Fortunately no injuries have been reported.
About 160,000 of the slippers were sold through Family Dollar retail stores across the USA from September and through October 2011.
Look for the following information printed on the inside of the slippers.
- “Kidgets” printed on the instep of slipper
- Model #FD9619108020690611
Before you slip these animal designs into your child’s holiday stocking, return thems to Family Dollar store, or call the company at 1-800-547-0359.
They can also be reached at their website: www.familydollar.com
SAFETY NOTE: When selecting footwear for young children, it is always best to forego cute sewn-on plastic, metal or wooden accessories. Look for embroidered features that can't be pulled off.
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