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Old Navy Recalls Toddler Girl Aqua Socks Due to Slip and Fall Hazard

  • Toddler Girl Aqua Socks (pink)
  • Toddler Girl Aqua Socks (purple)
Name of Product:
Old Navy Toddler Girl Aqua Socks
Hazard:
This style of Aqua Socks have less traction when worn on wet or smooth surfaces such as hardwood or tile, creating a slip and fall hazard.
Remedy:
Refund
Recall Date:
July 12, 2012
Units:
About 34,000 in the U.S. and 3,800 in Canada
Consumer Contact

For additional information, contact Old Navy toll-free at (866) 580-9930 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, Saturday between 12 p.m. and 7 p.m. ET, and Sunday between 12 p.m. and 6 p.m. ET, or email Old Navy atcustserv@oldnavy.com

Recall Details

Description:

The slip-on shoes have pull-on tabs on both the front and back of the foot opening of the shoe. These Aqua Socks were sold in pink and purple in Toddler sizes 5-11. The recall includes Old Navy Toddler Girl Aqua Socks with style number 896452. A small tag inside the foot opening contains the style number (896452), size information and country of origin (China).

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using these shoes and return them to any Old Navy store for a full refund. Consumers who return the shoes before November 9, 2012 will also receive a coupon for $10 off their next purchase at Old Navy. Contact custserv@oldnavy.com if you wish to return the Toddler Girl Aqua Sock by mail.

Incidents/Injuries:

Two customers reported falls with minor injuries that did not require medical attention.

Sold At:
Old Navy stores in the U.S. and Canada and at oldnavy.com in the U.S. and at oldnavy.ca in Canada from February 2012 through June 2012. The shoes sold for between $12 and $15.
Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
12-223

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