The following recalls have been announced:
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About 200,000 pairs of women's shoes, made in China, manufactured by Joyfair Footwear of Taipei, Taiwan, and imported by Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark., because the heels can easily detach and possibly cause consumers to fall. No injuries have been reported. The recalled women's sling-back, pointed-toe shoes were sold under the George brand. They come in black, gray and purple and in sizes 5 1/2 to 11. They were sold only at Wal-Mart stores nationwide from June 2008 through December 2008. Details: by phone at 800-925-6278; by Web at http://www.walmartstores.com or http://www.cpsc.gov.
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About 730 folding patio chairs, made in Vietnam and imported by Ross Stores Inc., of Pleasanton, Calif., because the chairs' side supports can splinter when weight is placed on them, which poses a fall hazard to consumers. The company received one report of a consumer who suffered shoulder pain after her chair collapsed. The folding wooden patio chairs are made of eucalyptus. SKU 400037791757 and manufacturer style number KTOC-1638-ROS are printed on a tag attached to the chair. Ross Stores nationwide sold the recalled chairs in February 2009. Details: by phone at 877-455-7677; by Web at http://www.rossstores.com or http://www.cpsc.gov.
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About 91,000 CARS Fleece Clog Children's Shoes, made in China, imported by Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark., and distributed by Pagoda International Footwear Ltd. of Hong Kong, because the four decorative wheels on the shoes can detach and young children could choke on them. The company received one report of a wheel detaching from the shoe. No injuries have been reported.
About 73,000 pairs were distributed in the United States and about 18,000 were distributed in Canada. The recalled Buster Brown & Co. shoes are red, plastic-molded clogs with a fleece lining. They are designed to resemble a car and were sold in infant sizes 4 to 6 and toddler sizes 7 to 11. Each side of the shoe has two red and black decorative wheels and the number "95." Wal-Mart stores in the U.S. and Canada sold the shoes from September 2008 through March 2009. Details: by phone at: 888-869-1044; by Web at http://www.busterbrownshoes.com or http://www.cpsc.gov.