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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) 524-7463 |
| December 13, 2006 | CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 |
| Release #07-050 |
"See Kai Run" Brand Children's Boots Recalled, Snaps Pose 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: Children's Boots
Units: About 6,500
Manufacturer: See Kai Run, of Woodinville, Wash.
Hazard: Metals snaps on the side closure of the boot can detach, posing
a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents/Injuries: See Kai Run has received one report of a child
starting to choke on a detached snap from the boot.
Description: This recall involves the "Ellis" children's boot sold in
pre-walk and toddler sizes 3 through 9. The boots are black with white
stitching and were sold with either leather or faux fur lining. "See Kai
Run" is written on the sole and insole of the boots. . "Ellis - FF" or
"Ellis - L" is written on the side of the shoe box under the Style
heading. No other styles or models are included in this recall.
Sold at: Children's shoe stores, department stores, boutiques and Web
retailers nationwide from November 2004 through November 2006 for about
$40.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should take the recalled shoes away from young
children immediately and return them to the store where purchased.
Consumers will receive a refund or replacement pair of shoes.
Consumer Contact: For more information, contact See Kai Run at (888)
524-7463 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or go to
the firm's Web site at www.seekairun.com
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the
recalled product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07050.html
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