CPSC, Payless ShoeSource Announce Recall of Children's Athletic Shoes
Source: CPSC Recall #04149
Recall Date
2004-06-02
Manufacturer
Payless ShoeSource Inc., of Topeka, Kan.
Units Affected
About 441,000
Products Involved
Smart Fit™ and Teeny Toes™ Athletic Shoes
Hazard
The metal eyelet lace holder at the top of the shoe can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should take the recalled shoes away from young children immediately and should return the shoes to a Payless ShoeSource store for a cash refund or exchange.
Reported Injuries
Payless ShoeSource has received one report of a child starting to choke on a detached eyelet from one of these shoes. No injuries have been reported.
Sold At
Payless ShoeSource stores and Web site nationwide, from December 2003 through April 2004, for about $10.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall Description
These are children's athletic shoes in prewalk and toddler sizes. The shoes are white with different color trim and come in sizes 0 to 10. The brand name "Smart Fit" or "Teeny Toes" is written on the sole and insole of the shoes. The recalled shoes have one of the following five-digit numbers, found on a label on the bottom of the shoe tongue: 31056, 31057, 31219, 32264, 32265, 33060 and 33061. No other styles or models are included in this recall.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28