CPSC, Reebok International Announce Recall of Toddler's Athletic Shoes
CPSC recall 04217. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The I-3 logo-tag on the tongue of the shoe can be peeled off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately take these shoes away from young children and contact Reebok to receive a refund.
CPSC recall 04217 has the recall date 20 Sep 2004. The notice names the firm Reebok International. The recall has about 140,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2004 has 13,500 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Choking. CPSC gives the product type Shoes, Sandals & Boots.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Reebok has received a report of an 8-month-old child mouthing the logo-tag. The tag was removed without injury. |
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| Units | 140,000 |
| 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. |
| Product | Reebok "Iverson/Answer" toddler shoes, About 140,000, Shoes, Sandals & Boots |
| Sold at | Reebok, independent retailers, children's apparel and athletic shoe stores nationwide, from March 2004 through August 2004, for about $35. |
| Manufacturer | Reebok International Ltd |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 140,000Median of 2004: 13,500
- CPSC recalls of 2004
- 278
- Recalls of 2004 with one of the same hazards
- 11%
- Recalls of 2004 in the category Shoes, Sandals & Boots
- 3%
- Recalls on the register that name Reebok International
- 2
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 23 Mar 2006 | Reebok Recalls Bracelet Linked to Child's Lead Poisoning Death |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 04217The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. CPSC recall 04217. https://recallregister.com/product/2686-cpsc-reebok-international-announce-recall-of-toddler-s-athletic-shoes/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 04217 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Reebok has received a report of an 8-month-old child mouthing the logo-tag. The tag was removed without injury.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Reebok, independent retailers, children's apparel and athletic shoe stores nationwide, from March 2004 through August 2004, for about $35.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 04217?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 140,000
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
China