CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, L.L. Bean Inc. Announce Recall of Toddlers' Slippers
Published: November 20, 2000Recall ID: 01035Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The drawcord around the ankle of these slippers can break and release the toggle used to tighten the drawcord. The toggle presents a choking hazard to young children.
Product Description & Identification
The Snuggle-Up slippers are made of red, blue or aqua fleece fabric, and have a suede sole. The drawcord around the ankle has a barrel toggle to tighten the slipper to adjust the fit. An "LL Bean" fabric label is sewn below the drawcord on the rear of the slipper. "L.L. Bean®" and "MADE IN CHINA" are written on the sole of the slippers. They were sold in sizes XXS (3.5 to 5.5) and XS (6 to 8).
Affected Products
Children's Snuggle-Up slippers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-LL-Bean-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Toddlers-Slippers |
| Title | CPSC, L.L. Bean Inc. Announce Recall of Toddlers' Slippers |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/toddler-slippers.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Toddlers' Snuggle-Up slippers |
| Hazards › Name | The drawcord around the ankle of these slippers can break and release the toggle used to tighten the drawcord. The toggle presents a choking hazard to young children. |
| Injuries › Name | L.L. Bean has received one report of a 12 month-old baby pulling the toggle off of his slipper. No injuries were reported. |
| Products › Name | Children's Snuggle-Up slippers |
| Products › Type | Shoes, Sandals & Boots |
| Products › Category I D | 2122 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 2,000 |
| Recall I D | 342 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should take these slippers away from young children immediately, and return them to L.L. Bean for an exchange or refund. |
| Importers › Name | L.L. Bean Inc., of Freeport, Maine. |
| Retailers › Name | The L.L. Kids Store in Freeport, Maine, the L.L. Bean Store in McLean, Va., and the L.L. Bean catalogs and web site sold the slippers nationwide, from August 2000 through October 2000, for about $18. |
| Recall Date | 2000-11-20T00:00:00 |
| Description | The Snuggle-Up slippers are made of red, blue or aqua fleece fabric, and have a suede sole. The drawcord around the ankle has a barrel toggle to tighten the slipper to adjust the fit. An "LL Bean" fabric label is sewn below the drawcord on the rear of the slipper. "L.L. Bean®" and "MADE IN CHINA" are written on the sole of the slippers. They were sold in sizes XXS (3.5 to 5.5) and XS (6 to 8). |
| Recall Number | 01035 |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, call L.L. Bean at (800) 555-9717 anytime. |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-12-12T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |