Nordstrom Recalls Girl抯 Shoes Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
News from CPSCU.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public AffairsWashington, DC 20207FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 17, 2009
Release # 09-157 Firm抯 Recall Hotline: (800) 804-0806
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Nordstrom Recalls Girl抯 Shoes Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of product: Nordstrom Girl抯 Shoes
Units: About 31,000
Importer: Nordstrom, of Seattle, Wash.
Hazard: Surface paint on the outer sole of these shoes contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The recall includes six styles of Nordstrom-brand shoes for girls. 揅larice-Fab?flats are bone colored with a bow. 揈va-Fab?are bone colored T-strap sandals. 揊ern-Fab?are ankle strap sandals sold in bone, pink, white, blue polka-dot or pink polka-dot. 揕illy-Fab?are fuchsia gingham ballerina flats with a bow. 揜ita-Fab?are ankle strap dress shoes sold in ivory linen, pink linen, white linen, cafe satin, silver satin or white satin. 揤ivi-Fab?are open-toe dress shoes in bone, white, green polka-dot, lavender polka-dot or yellow polka-dot. The shoes were sold in girls?sizes 10 through big-kids 7. All shoes have an embossed 揘ORDSTROM?printed on the insole. Only the colors identified above are subject to the recall.
Sold exclusively at: Nordstrom stores nationwide from September 2006 through February 2009 for between about $35 and $45.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should take the recalled shoes away from children immediately and return them to any Nordstrom store for a full refund or exchange.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, call Nordstrom at (800) 804-0806 between 7 a.m. and 1 a.m. ET any day, e-mail Nordstrom at contact@nordstrom.com, or visit the firm抯 Web site at www.nordstrom.com
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