Smart Fit™ and Teeny Toes™ Athletic Shoes (Payless ShoeSource Inc., of Topeka, Kan.) – metal contamination (2004)
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
Smart Fit™ and Teeny Toes™ Athletic Shoes
Brand
Payless ShoeSource Inc., of Topeka, Kan.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Payless ShoeSource Inc., of Topeka, Kan. is recalling Smart Fit™ and Teeny Toes™ Athletic Shoes. The hazard is: The metal eyelet lace holder at the top of the shoe can detach, posing a choking hazard to young chi. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
These are children's athletic shoes in prewalk and toddler sizes. The shoes are white with different color trim and come in sizes 0 to 10. The brand name "Smart Fit" or "Teeny Toes" is written on the sole and insole of the shoes. The recalled shoes have one of the following five-digit numbers, found on a label on the bottom of the shoe tongue: 31056, 31057, 31219, 32264, 32265, 33060 and 33061. No other styles or models are included in this recall.
Reported concern (CPSC)
The metal eyelet lace holder at the top of the shoe can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
Consumers should take the recalled shoes away from young children immediately and should return the shoes to a Payless ShoeSource store for a cash refund or exchange.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026