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CPSC, Payless ShoeSource Announce Recall of Children's Athletic Shoes

Date: June 2, 2004
Company: Payless ShoeSource Inc., of Topeka, Kan.
Status: Ongoing
Source: CPSC

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Consumers should take the recalled shoes away from young children immediately and should return the shoes to a Payless ShoeSource store for a cash refund or exchange.

Affected Products

These are children's athletic shoes in prewalk and toddler sizes. The shoes are white with different color trim and come in sizes 0 to 10. The brand name "Smart Fit" or "Teeny Toes" is written on the sole and insole of the shoes. The recalled shoes have one of the following five-digit numbers, found on a label on the bottom of the shoe tongue: 31056, 31057, 31219, 32264, 32265, 33060 and 33061. No other styles or models are included in this recall.

Why Was This Recalled?

The metal eyelet lace holder at the top of the shoe can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About Payless ShoeSource Inc., of Topeka, Kan.

Payless ShoeSource Inc., of Topeka, Kan. has 1 total recall tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the CPSC. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report