About 45,000 children’s shoes have been recalled by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) because they pose a laceration hazard. The CPSC asks a company to voluntary recall a defective product when the federal agency receives consumer calls complaining of injuries. In this case, KEDS “Know It All” Girls’ Shoe by Collective Brands of Topeka, Kansas has agreed to the recall after it received and reported 27 incidents of cuts and scratches from metal stars attached to the heel of the shoe. The metal stars are like a grommet that feed the laces into the shoe.
The shoes were sold in girls sizes 5 to12 from June through October of this year for about $23. They were made in China. Parents should take the shoes away from children to avoid possible injury. Collective Brands will offer parents a $30 gift card which can be redeemed at Stride Rite stores, and consumers can contact Collective Brands at (800) 365-4933 between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. ET with questions.
The manufacturer, distributor, and retailer are required by federal law to report to the CPSC within 24 hours of obtaining information reasonably supporting the conclusion that a product contains a defect which could present a hazard that could cause serious injury or death. A failure to report incidents in a timely manner can result in a civil penalty.
Product Liability
When a defective product injures a consumer, a product liability action can be filed. Whether the defect results from the manufacturing, the design, or from a failure to warn, the manufacturer, distributor, or retailer can be held liable for the costs associated with a consumer injury. The Florida product liability attorneys of Farah & Farah will advocate on your behalf if you or a loved one has been injured by a defective product. Please call (800) 670-1464 for a free consultation.
Source: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/collective-brands-recalls-keds-girls-shoes-due-to-laceration-hazard-133974968.html; http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12045.html?tab=recalls
