August 18, 2004
Name
of product:
Nike™ Get-Go and Little Get-Go Children’s Athletic Shoes
Units: About 9,000
Manufacturer: Nike USA, Inc., of Beaverton, Ore.
Hazard: The 1.5-inch to 1.75-inch rubber tab at the top of the heel can
detach from the shoe, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Description: The “GET-GO” and “LITTLE GET-GO” children’s athletic shoes
come in various color combinations and were sold in toddler and pre-school
sizes 2C through 3Y. The Nike Swoosh symbol is on the outside and sole of the
shoe. All shoes close with a strap. The style name “GET-GO” or “LITTLE GET-GO”
is written on the shoe box. The recalled shoes have one of the following
six-digit numbers on a label inside the shoe just above the UPC code: 308638,
308639, 308642 and 308647. Only these style numbers are included in this
recall.
Sold at: Nike stores, major athletic shoe stores, independent shoe
stores and children’s stores nationwide from June 2004 through August 2004 for
between $35 and $45.
Manufactured in: Indonesia
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled shoes away from
young children and contact Nike to receive a refund voucher.
Consumer Contact: For more information, call Nike at (800) 344-6453
anytime or visit the Nike Web site at http://www.nike.com/nikebiz/nikebiz.jhtml?page=41