Infant Cozie booties recalled over choking hazard

Recall date

April 25, 2017

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

Zutano Recalls Infant Booties Due to Choking Hazard

Recall number

17138

Sold / distributed

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Why it was recalled

The non-slip rubber grips on the bottom of the booties can detach, posing a choking hazard.

What was recalled

This recall involves infant fleece gripper Cozie booties. They are 70 percent cotton and 30 percent polyester. The booties have rubber grippers in the shape of a "Z" on the bottom. These booties were sold in sizes 12 - 18 months in 13 solid colors; chocolate, gray, heather gray, hot pink, pool (aqua), apple (light green), cream, fuchsia, lime, mandarin, navy, pagoda (turquoise blue) and periwinkle and in multi-colors. Only booties with the following tracking labels sewn under the care label are included in this recall. Tracking numbers: FALL161-03/16 FALL166-03/16 FALL166-06/16 FALL167-06/16 FALL168-07/16 FALL169-07/16 FALL1610-08/16 FALL1611-09/16 FALL1612-07/16

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled booties, take them away from children and contact the firm for a full refund in the form of a merchandise credit.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.