September 17, 2009
Clarks Children's Shoes is recalling about 2,000 pairs of shoes because molded rubber pieces on the sole can detach, posing a choking hazard to infants and young children.
No incidents have been reported in the United States. In the United Kingdom there have been six reports of the rubber pieces detaching, including two reports of children mouthing the rubber piece. No injuries have been reported.
This recall involves Clarks childrens shoes sold under the crawlers and hazy daze style names. The crawlers were sold in infant sizes 2 to 3 1/2; and the hazy daze in sizes 4 to 6 1/2. Clarks is printed on the sole underneath the heel and the words Clarks First Shoes is printed on a multi-colored label inside the shoes heel area. The following names and model numbers are included in this recall.
| Picture | Name | Model Number | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Little Kyle Blue Crawler | 89823 | Blue with red and black trim |
 | Little Kyle Tan Crawler | 89824 | Tan with blue and brown trim |
 | India Sparkle White Crawler | 88000 | White with light green trim and pink stitching |
 | Kirstin Baby Pink Crawler | 88109 | Light pink with darker pink trim |
 | Hazy Daze White Sandal | 88234 | White leather with cream and tan trim |
The shoes were sold at Clarks retail stores nationwide from February 2009 through July 2009 for between $35 and $40. They were made in Vietnam.
Consumers should immediately take the shoes away from children and return them to the nearest Clarks store for a full refund.
For additional information, contact C & J Clark America at (800) 425-2757 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firms Web site at www.clarkskidsusa.com.
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
