Atico International USA Recalls Holiday Rattle Baby Slippers Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Walgreens
Holiday rattle baby slippers
Date of Recall
2011-03-10CPSC Release Number
11-167Manufactured In
ChinaCompany Phone Number
(877) 546-4835Units
About 57,000Distributor
Walgreen Co., of Deerfield, Ill.Importer
Atico International USA Inc., of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.Sold By
Walgreen stores nationwide from October 2010 through January 2011 for about $5.Problem/Hazard
The internal stuffing and rattle inside the slippers decorative figures can be pulled out, posing a choking hazard to young children.Injuries/Incidents
Atico received one report of a 7-month old baby that was found beginning to turn blue with the slippers’ stuffing in its’ mouth. The baby’s father removed the stuffing. Two additional reports of babies wearing the slippers who pulled on the rattle/stuffing and the stuffing came out were also reported. No injuries reported.Description
The recalled slippers are decorated with stuffed fabric figures including snowmen, Santa, reindeer, and penguins, and have decorative rattles inside the slippers that sound like bells when shaken. Item number 999526 is printed on the back of the cardboard header card packaging. "Find Your Joy" is printed on the front of the slippers packaging.Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the slippers and return them to any Walgreen location for a full refund.Consumer Contact
For additional information, contact Atico International USA toll-free at (877) 546-4835 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s website at www.aticousa.comRecall Comments
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