Side Zip Sneakers (Reebok) – Potential Hazard (1999)

Check Your Product

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Reason for Recall

As stated by CPSC

Children's Side Zip Sneakers Recalled by Reebok NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 15, 1999 Release # 99-142 Company Phone Number: (800) 648-5550 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Nychelle Fleming, (301) 504-7063 Reebok Contact: Dave Fogelson (781) 401-7792 CPSC, Reebok Announce Recall of Children's Side Zip Sneakers WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Reebok International Ltd., of Stoughton, Mass., is recalling about 140,000 children's side zip sneakers. The sneaker's side pocket has a pull tab on the zipper that can be twisted off, presenting a choking and ingestion hazard to children. CPSC and Reebok are not aware of any injuries from these sneakers. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. The sneakers being recalled are the Reebok Classic Leather Zip, sold in toddler and child sizes up to size 9. Each sneaker has a small zippered pocket on the side. The zipper's pull tab is imprinted with the Reebok name and logo. When unzipped, the Reebok name and logo appear. "Reebok Classic" is on the front of the sneaker's tongue. The sneakers are made in Indonesia and China. The sneakers come in the following colors and styles. The style number is on the back of the sneaker's tongue, just below the "RA" number. Toddler sizes Child sizes Style number Color Style number Color 81-46353 White/gold 71-46351 White/gold 81-46354 Black/gold 71-46352 Black/gold 81-46395 White/green 71-46394 White/green 81-47286 White/copper 71-47282 White/copper 81-47287 Black/copper 71-47283 Black/copper 81-47288 White/blue 71-47284 White/blue 81-47289 Black/blue 71-47285 Black/blue 81-48115 White/silver 71-47438 White/silver 81-48116 Black/silver 71-47439 Black/silver 71-49204 White/garnet Family shoe, children's shoe, athletic and sporting goods stores nationwide sold the sneakers from September 1998 through June 1999 for about $32 to $40. Consumers should take the sneakers away from their children immediately and return the sneakers to the store where purchased for a refund or exchange. For more information about this recall, consumers should call Reebok at (800) 648-5550 between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. EDT Monday through Friday or visit their web site at www.reebok.com/recall.htm.

Recommended Action

Per CPSC guidance

The CPSC advises consumers to stop using the product. Contact the manufacturer or return the product to the place of purchase.