CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, BBC International Ltd. Announce Recall of Crayola® Toddler Boots
Published: January 9, 2001Recall ID: 01064Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The toggle, a small plastic ball attached to the laces, can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled Crayola® boots come in boys' and girls' styles. The boys' boots are blue and black with a toggle on each boot to use to tighten the laces. The boots have a patch featuring a space scene with a "crayon rocket." The girls' boots are white with pink and lavender trim, and also have a toggle on the laces. The patch on the side of the girls' boot shows a snow scene of two kittens. Both style boots were sold in sizes 6 through 10. A tag on the side of the boots reads, "Crayola®." "MADE IN CANADA" is imprinted on the bottom of the boots.
Affected Products
Crayola® toddler boots
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-BBC-International-Ltd-Announce-Recall-of-Crayola-Toddler-Boots |
| Title | CPSC, BBC International Ltd. Announce Recall of Crayola® Toddler Boots |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/crayola-boys.jpeg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Crayola® toddler boots |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/crayola-girls.jpeg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Crayola® toddler boots |
| Hazards › Name | The toggle, a small plastic ball attached to the laces, can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. |
| Injuries › Name | CPSC and BBC International are not aware of any injuries or incidents involving the toggles on these boots. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries. |
| Products › Name | Crayola® toddler boots |
| Products › Type | Shoes, Sandals & Boots |
| Products › Category I D | 2122 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 38,000 |
| Recall I D | 378 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should remove the toggles from the laces of these boots immediately and throw the toggles in the trash. Consumers can return the boots to the store where purchased for a refund. |
| Retailers › Name | Discount department stores, including Ames, Bradlees, Anne & Hope and Forman Mills, sold these boots, from September 1999 through December 1999, for about $20. |
| Recall Date | 2001-01-09T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled Crayola® boots come in boys' and girls' styles. The boys' boots are blue and black with a toggle on each boot to use to tighten the laces. The boots have a patch featuring a space scene with a "crayon rocket." The girls' boots are white with pink and lavender trim, and also have a toggle on the laces. The patch on the side of the girls' boot shows a snow scene of two kittens. Both style boots were sold in sizes 6 through 10. A tag on the side of the boots reads, "Crayola®." "MADE IN CANADA" is imprinted on the bottom of the boots. |
| Distributors › Name | BBC International Ltd., of Boca Raton, Fla. |
| Recall Number | 01064 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Rallye Footwear Inc., of Canada |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, contact BBC International at (800) 632-4450 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. |
| Last Publish Date | 2026-01-13T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Canada |