CPSC, The Gymboree Corp. Announce Recall of Baby Sandals
CPSC recall 05242. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
A plastic flower attached to the sandals can pull or snap off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the sandals and return them to a Gymboree store for a refund. Consumers also can return the sandals to Gymboree via mail. Contact Gymboree for return instructions.
CPSC recall 05242 has the recall date 12 Aug 2005. The notice names the firm The Gymboree. The recall has about 5,600 units. The median CPSC recall of 2005 has 14,000 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 | Gymboree has received four reports of the plastic flower coming off of the sandals. One child reportedly pulled the flower off of the sandal, placed it in her mouth and started to choke, and another child was reported to have bitten a flower off of the sandal. |
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| Units | 5,600 |
| Description | This recall includes the Caroline Flower Baby Sandal with SKU number 140002069 sold in sizes 1 to 8. The SKU number is printed on the price tag above the bar code. The sandal has a white upper sole and a cork covered outer sole. A white decorative plastic flower is attached to the top of the front strap. The front and back strap have adjustable touch fasteners. The name "Gymboree" is printed in aqua on the sole of the sandal. |
| Product | Caroline Flower Baby Sandals, About 5,600, Shoes, Sandals & Boots |
| Sold at | Gymboree stores and Web site nationwide, from May 2005 through July 2005, for between $22 and $28. |
| Manufacturer | The Gymboree Corp |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 5,600Median of 2005: 14,000
- CPSC recalls of 2005
- 323
- Recalls of 2005 with one of the same hazards
- 11%
- Recalls of 2005 in the category Shoes, Sandals & Boots
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name The Gymboree
- 3
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 18 Oct 2007 | The Gymboree Corp. Recalls Toy Swords Due to Breakage and Laceration Hazard |
| 24 Jul 2000 | CPSC, Gymboree Announce Recall of Plush Shape Sorters and Stacking Toys |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 05242The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 05242. https://recallregister.com/product/2992-cpsc-the-gymboree-corp-announce-recall-of-baby-sandals/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 05242 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Gymboree has received four reports of the plastic flower coming off of the sandals. One child reportedly pulled the flower off of the sandal, placed it in her mouth and started to choke, and another child was reported to have bitten a flower off of the sandal.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Gymboree stores and Web site nationwide, from May 2005 through July 2005, for between $22 and $28.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 05242?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 5,600
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
China