Payless ShoeSource Expands Recall of Children's Clog Shoes Due to Choking Hazard
Source: CPSC Recall #07236
Recall Date
2007-07-17
Manufacturer
Payless ShoeSource, Inc., of Topeka, Kan.
Units Affected
About 270,000 (This recall was first announced in June 2007)
Products Involved
Toddler Clog Shoes
Hazard
Plastic rivets used to attach the strap to the shoe can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should take the shoes away from young children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund or exchange.
Reported Injuries
No injuries or incidents have been reported.
Sold At
Payless ShoeSource stores nationwide and Payless.com from January 2006 through June 2007 for between $15 and $20.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall Description
This recall involves the following character-themed clog styles: Dora the Explorer, Spongebob Squarepants, Hello Kitty, Coasters® Lighted Car Compel, and Cambridge Mary-Jane. The shoes were sold in toddler sizes 5 through 10. The flexible shoes have air ventilation holes on the top and/or side, and plastic rivets attached to the strap. Shoe sizes are printed on the sole of the shoe. No other sizes, styles or models are included in the 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