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Consumer product recall

Sears Canada recalls Nevada Moccasins

Starting date:
July 28, 2014
Posting date:
July 28, 2014
Type of communication:
Consumer Product Recall
Subcategory:
Children's Products, Clothing and Accessories
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Chemical Hazard
Audience:
General Public
Identification number:
RA-40777

Affected products

Nevada Moccasins

Product description

This recall involves Nevada moccasins for infants and children in black, yellow, and tan colours.  The moccasins can be identified by the item number and sizes below.

The recalled products can be identified by the following:
Colour Item Number Sizes
Black 18049 / 17482 1-5, 11-13
Yellow 18051 / 17484 1-5, 11-13
Tan 18052 / 17485 1-5, 11-13
Tan 18046 / 18107 5-10

 

Hazard identified

Testing by Sears Canada Inc. has indicated that the moccasins contain a high concentration of lead.

Neither Health Canada nor Sears Canada Inc. has received reports of incidents or injuries related to this footwear.

Number sold

Approximately 9,362 units of the recalled moccasins were sold in Canada.

Time period sold

The moccasins were sold from January 1, 2014 to July 22, 2014 exclusively at Sears.

Place of origin

Manufactured in China.

Companies

Manufacturer
Top Moda
HONG KONG
Retailer
Sears Canada Inc.
Toronto
Ontario
CANADA

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What you should do

Consumers are advised to not let their children wear the recalled moccasins and should immediately take the affected product away from them.

The recalled moccasins can be returned to the nearest Sears Department store for a full refund if accompanied by a sales receipt or Sears Card statement, or for the lowest selling price without a receipt.

For more information, consumers may contact Sears at 1-800-267-3277.

Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.

Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.