Units: About 160,000
Distributor/Retailer: Family Dollar Services Inc., of Matthews, N.C.
Importer: BCNY International Inc., of Hicksville, N.Y.
Hazard: The animal's eyes can detach from the slippers, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents/Injuries: Family Dollar has received one report of the eyes detaching from the slippers. No injuries have been reported.
Description: The recalled children's slippers have brown or tan dog faces, yellow duck faces and tan lion faces. The name "Kidgets" and the size appear inside the slippers on the soles. "FD9619108020690611" is printed inside the slippers on the side.
Sold exclusively at: Family Dollar stores nationwide from September 2011 through October 2011 for about $5.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the slippers away from children and return them to any Family Dollar store for a full refund.
Customer Contact: For additional information, contact Family Dollar at (800) 547-0359 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.familydollar.com
Picture of recalled slippers
Children's Animal Slippers Recalled Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Family Dollar Stores
