CPSC, Reebok International Announce Recall of Toddler's Athletic Shoes
Source: CPSC Recall #04217
Recall Date
2004-09-20
Manufacturer
Reebok International Ltd., of Canton, Mass.
Units Affected
About 140,000
Products Involved
Reebok "Iverson/Answer" toddler shoes
Hazard
The I-3 logo-tag on the tongue of the shoe can be peeled off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take these shoes away from young children and contact Reebok to receive a refund.
Reported Injuries
Reebok has received a report of an 8-month-old child mouthing the logo-tag. The tag was removed without injury.
Sold At
Reebok, independent retailers, children's apparel and athletic shoe stores nationwide, from March 2004 through August 2004, for about $35.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall Description
The recalled Reebok Iverson mid- and low-style athletic shoes were sold in toddler sizes 2 through 10. The logo-tag on the tongue of the shoe reads "I3/Answer," and on the rear and center of the heel is an "I3" logo. The names "Iverson" and "The Realist" are carved into the sole. The model number is printed on a label on the underside of the tongue. Model numbers included in the recall are: 99553, B99553, 99554, B99554, 105155, B105155, 105158, B105158, 108292, and B108292.
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