CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Reebok International Announce Recall of Toddler's Athletic Shoes
Published: September 20, 2004Recall ID: 04217Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The I-3 logo-tag on the tongue of the shoe can be peeled off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Reebok "Iverson/Answer" toddler shoes
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Reebok-International-Announce-Recall-of-Toddlers-Athletic-Shoes- |
| Title | CPSC, Reebok International Announce Recall of Toddler's Athletic Shoes |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/reebok-iverson-toddler-shoes.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Reebok "Iverson/Answer" toddler shoes |
| Hazards › Name | The I-3 logo-tag on the tongue of the shoe can be peeled off, posing a choking hazard to young children. |
| Injuries › Name | Reebok has received a report of an 8-month-old child mouthing the logo-tag. The tag was removed without injury. |
| Products › Name | Reebok "Iverson/Answer" toddler shoes |
| Products › Type | Shoes, Sandals & Boots |
| Products › Category I D | 2122 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 140,000 |
| Recall I D | 2686 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately take these shoes away from young children and contact Reebok to receive a refund. |
| Retailers › Name | Reebok, independent retailers, children's apparel and athletic shoe stores nationwide, from March 2004 through August 2004, for about $35. |
| Recall Date | 2004-09-20T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 04217 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Reebok International Ltd., of Canton, Mass. |
| Consumer Contact | Call Reebok at (800) 843-4444 anytime or visit the firm's website at www.reebok.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-03-17T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |