Washington Shoe Company · Recalled
Washington Shoe Company Recalls Western Chief Toddler Boots Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target
Rivets used to attach the handles to the boot can detach, posing a choking hazard to children.
- Units
- About 77,400
- Reports
- 115
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $25
- Remedy
- Refund
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Affected
This recall includes the Western Chief "Abstract Camo," "Alia Silver," and "Sweetheart Navy" Light-Up Rain Boots in sizes 5-12 for toddlers or children. The recalled boots are camouflage, silver glitter, and navy with hearts; include boot handles; and have a light up feature in the heel of the boot. The rivets used to attach the handles are silver-gray in color. "Western Chief" and the model numbers are located on the inside tag of the boot. The recalled model numbers are T24121725P, T24121728P, and T24121729P.
The file
- Sold at
- Exclusively at Target stores nationwide and online at Target.com from May 2020 through October 2020 for about $25.
- Product type
- Not stated
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn., Washington Shoe Company, of Kent, Wash.
Incident log
The firm has received 115 reports of the boot handles and rivets detaching and 2 reports of children placing the rivets in their mouths. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled boots, take the boots away from children, and return them to any Target Store for a full refund.
Washington Shoe Company toll-free at 855-545-0862 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at recall@westernchief.com, or online at https://www.washingtonshoe.com/recall for more information.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
