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Birkenstock USA Recalls Kids’ Mogami Sandals Due to Choking Hazard

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Recall Date: July 28, 2021

Recall Number: 21-172

Recall Summary

Name of product: Birkenstock Kids’ Mogami Sandals Sizes 24-28

Hazard: A plastic rivet can detach from the sandal’s ankle strap, posing a choking hazard for young children.

Remedy: Refund. Consumers should immediately take the recalled sandals away from children and return the sandals to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: Birkenstock USA toll-free at 844 505-4055 Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET or online at www.birkenstock.com and click on “Recall Information” for more information.

Pictures available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Birkenstock-USA-Recalls-Kids-Mogami-Sandals-Due-to-Choking-Hazard

Recall Details

Units: About 15,200 (in addition, about 27 pairs were sold in Canada)

Description: This recall involves the Birkenstock “Mogami Kids” sandal in sizes 24-28 for children up to age 3. The recalled sandals are black, ultra-blue, pink, and icy acid lime. The plastic rivets used to attach the back strap to the side of the sandal are pink on the pink sandal and black on all other sandals. “BIRKENSTOCK” is printed on the sandal’s footbed and on the buckle.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

Sold At: Retailers nationwide including Dick’s Sporting Goods, Foot Locker and online at Birkenstock.com and Zappos.com from March 2021 through May 2021 for about $50.

Importer(s): Birkenstock USA, of Novato, Calif.

Manufactured In: Germany

Author: Marianne Halterman

Marianne is a member of the SafeKids Coalition of the Central Shenandoah Valley.

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