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Nordstrom Recalls Girl's Shoes Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Reported: March 17, 2009 Initiated: March 17, 2009 #09157

Product Description

The recall includes six styles of Nordstrom-brand shoes for girls. "Clarice-Fab" flats are bone colored with a bow. "Eva-Fab" are bone colored T-strap sandals. "Fern-Fab" are ankle strap sandals sold in bone, pink, white, blue polka-dot or pink polka-dot. "Lilly-Fab" are fuchsia gingham ballerina flats with a bow. "Rita-Fab" are ankle strap dress shoes sold in ivory linen, pink linen, white linen, cafe satin, silver satin or white satin. "Vivi-Fab" are open-toe dress shoes in bone, white, green polka-dot, lavender polka-dot or yellow polka-dot. The shoes were sold in girls' sizes 10 through big-kids 7. All shoes have an embossed "NORDSTROM" printed on the insole. Only the colors identified above are subject to the recall.

Reason for Recall

Surface paint on the outer sole of these shoes contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Remedy

Consumers should take the recalled shoes away from children immediately and return them to any Nordstrom store for a full refund or exchange.

Details

Units Affected
About 31,000
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Nordstrom-Recalls-Girls-Shoes-Due-to-Violation-of-Lead-Paint-Standard

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
The recall includes six styles of Nordstrom-brand shoes for girls. "Clarice-Fab" flats are bone colored with a bow. "Eva-Fab" are bone colored T-strap sandals. "Fern-Fab" are ankle strap sandals sold in bone, pink, white, blue polka-dot or pink polka-dot. "Lilly-Fab" are fuchsia gingham ballerina flats with a bow. "Rita-Fab" are ankle strap dress shoes sold in ivory linen, pink linen, white linen, cafe satin, silver satin or white satin. "Vivi-Fab" are open-toe dress shoes in bone, white, green polka-dot, lavender polka-dot or yellow polka-dot. The shoes were sold in girls' sizes 10 through big-kids 7. All shoes have an embossed "NORDSTROM" printed on the insole. Only the colors identified above are subject to the recall.. Units affected: About 31,000.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
Surface paint on the outer sole of these shoes contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should take the recalled shoes away from children immediately and return them to any Nordstrom store for a full refund or exchange.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 17, 2009. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 09157.

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