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Children's Flip Flops Recalled by Alpargatas Due to Violation of Lead in Paint Standard

  • Recalled Havaiana Sandals
  • Recalled Havaiana Sandals
  • Recalled Havaiana Sandals
Name of Product:
Children's flip flops
Hazard:

Decorative paint on the sole of the flip flops can contain levels of lead in excess of the federal standard.

Remedy:
Replace
Recall Date:
March 03, 2009
Units:

About 210,000

Consumer Contact

For additional information, please contact Alpargatas USA at (888) 289-5306 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company's Web site at www.havaianasus.com.

Recall Details

Description:

Flip flops of the Havaianas brand containing decorative paint were sold under the following model names: Baby Estampas, Baby Pets, Kids Apple, Kids Fairy, Kids Flores, Kids Lighthouse, Kids Monsters, Kids Surf, Baby Letrinhas, Kids Sports, Kids Candies, Kids Fun, Kids Love, Kids Sereias, Kids Speed, Kids Lucky Bug, Kids Pets, Kids Rock, Kids Slim, Kids Wonder Woman, Kids Small Flowers and Kids Tropical w/Kit. A photo of a representative flip flop is provided below. Havaianas flip flops without decorative paint are not being recalled.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately take the recalled flip flops away from children and return them to Alpargatas USA, Inc. to receive a replacement.

Incidents/Injuries:

None reported

Sold At:
Department and specialty stores nationwide from November 2006 through February 2009 for about $15 to $24 a pair.
Manufacturer(s):
Alpargatas USA Inc., of New York, N.Y.
Manufactured In:
Brazil
Recall number:
09-137

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