March 03, 2004

By: Zenon Cobuz
Website: http://www.1st-in-kids.com

Reebok Announce Recall of Children's Side Zip Sneakers

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, 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.

Family shoe, children's shoe, athletic and sporting goods stores nationwide sold the sneakers from September 1998 through June 1999.

Consumers should take the sneakers away from their children immediately and return the sneakers to the store where purchased for a refund or exchange.

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