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Product Recall
Children's Animal Slippers Recalled Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Family Dollar Stores
Children's Animal Slippers
Kidgets® Animal Sock Top Slippers
Recall Date: November 16th, 2011
Type: Slippers
Units: About 160,000
Hazards: The animal's eyes can detach from the slippers, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedies: Refund
Consumers should immediately take the slippers away from children and return them to any Family Dollar store for a full refund.
Description
The recalled children's slippers have brown or tan dog faces, yellow duck faces and tan lion faces. The name "Kidgets" and the size appear inside the slippers on the soles. "FD9619108020690611" is printed inside the slippers on the side.
Consumer Contact:
For additional information, contact Family Dollar at (800) 547-0359 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.familydollar.comInjuries:
Family Dollar has received one report of the eyes detaching from the slippers. No injuries have been reported.
Retailers:
Family Dollar stores nationwide from September 2011 through October 2011 for about $5.
Importers:
BCNY International Inc., of Hicksville, N.Y.
Distributors:
Family Dollar Services Inc., of Matthews, N.C.
