Children's Flip Flops Recalled by Alpargatas Due to Violation of Lead in Paint Standard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2009-03-03 · 09137
Hazards
Decorative paint on the sole of the flip flops can contain levels of lead in excess of the federal standard.
Recall
Number
09137
Date
2009-03-03
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Children's flip flops
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Alpargatas USA Inc., of New York, N.Y.
Retailer(s)
Department and specialty stores nationwide from November 2006 through February 2009 for about $15 to $24 a pair.
Country of manufacture
Brazil
Description
Flip flops of the Havaianas brand containing decorative paint were sold under the following model names: Baby Estampas, Baby Pets, Kid's Apple, Kid's Fairy, Kid's Flores, Kid's Lighthouse, Kid's Monsters, Kid's Surf, Baby Letrinhas, Kid's Sports, Kid's Candies, Kid's Fun, Kid's Love, Kid's Sereias, Kid's Speed, Kid's Lucky Bug, Kid's Pets, Kid's Rock, Kid's Slim, Kid's Wonder Woman, Kid's Small Flowers and Kid's Tropical w/Kit. A photo of a representative flip flop is provided. Havaianas flip flops without decorative paint are not being recalled.