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CPSCRecalled Mar 3, 2009 · #09137

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

Hazard

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

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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.

Product details

Product
Children's flip flops
Type
Shoes, Sandals & Boots
Manufacturer
Alpargatas USA Inc., of New York, N.Y.
Model numbers
UPCs
Sold at
Department and specialty stores nationwide from November 2006 through February 2009 for about $15 to $24 a pair.
Made in
Brazil

What you should do

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

View the official CPSC notice