PRA number
2007/9516
Published date
Product description
Children's Caterpillar styles - Sheltered, Kudos and Equate. US children's sizes 7-12 (equivalent European sizes 23-29). Only shoes carrying one of the following stock numbers are affected: Sheltered: 200912, 200913 and 200914. Colours: Brown, Navy, Grey. Kudos: 200735,200736, 200737, 200777 and 200778. Colours: Grey, Dark Olive, White, Black, Navy. Equate: 200756, 200757 and 200758. Colours: Light grey/grey, black/grey, brown (with orange tones)/brown. The stock number is found on the label on the inside of the shoe's tongue. Country of origin: China
Reasons the product is recalled
The black plastic tab at the end of the shoe laces on the styles become unstuck from the laces when pulled.
The hazards to consumers
Choking.
What consumers should do
If you have a pair of affected shoes, or are unsure, please stop using the shoes and ring Wolverine World Wide on 1800 062 542 during business hours, in order to register and get details on how to obtain a full refund. Further details can be found on Wolverine's website: www.wolverineworldwide.com
Supplier
Wolverine World Wide, Inc.
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Responsible regulator
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.