Weekly Recall: Clark’s Shoes and Montessori N’Such Metal Pails, Watering Cans and Buckets
It’s time once again for our weekly recall update on baby products you might own. Clark’s is recalling certain shoes because molded rubber pieces on the sole of can detach, posing a choking hazard to infants and young children. While no incidents have been reported in the United States, there have been six reports of the rubber pieces detaching, including two reports of children mouthing the rubber piece in the United Kingdom. No injuries have been reported.
This recall involves Clarks children’s 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 shoe’s heel area. The following names and model numbers are included in this recall. These shoes were sold in Clarks retail stores nationwide from February 2009 through July 2009 for between $35 and $40.
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
If you have purchased these shoes, you 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 firm’s Web site at www.clarkskidsusa.com
Montessori N’Such Metal Pails, Watering Cans and Buckets
These products were actually recalled back in March, but since I have a soft spot for Montessori, I thought I’d remind all of you about it. On various containers used in instructional kits by Montessori N’Such, the surface paints on the products contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
The recalled metal containers are instructional materials for use in the classroom or by individuals. The item number is printed on the product’s packaging. The recall includes only the colors and item numbers listed below:
8” Vases in Green and Yellow P7186Y, P7186G
Also sold in kits numbered: L7332K, L7336K, L7609K, L7614K, L7615K, L7618K, L7619K, L7337K, S7617K, N7753K, P7243K, P7616K, S7610K
5-1/2” Basins in Green and Yellow P7158Y, P7158G
Also sold in kits numbered: L7332K, L7336K, L7609K, L7614K, L7615K, L7618K, L7619K, L7337K, S7617K, N7753K, P7243K, P7616K, S7610K
Watering Cans in Yellow P7155Y
6” Pails in Yellow andOrange P7156YE, P7156OR
Also sold in kits numbered: L7332K, L7336K
4” Pails in Yellow and Green P7180Y, P7180G
Also sold in kits numbered: P7435, P7182K (Set of 4)
These were sold by Montessori N’ Such through its catalog and Web site to schools and individuals nationwide from July 2006 through January 2009 for between $2.50 and $7 per item.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled products away from children and contact Montessori N’ Such for a free replacement or refund. For additional information, contact Montessori N’ Such at (800) 287-1985 between 9:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.montessori-n-such.com
