July 12, 2012: Old Navy Recalls Toddler Girl Aqua Socks

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About 47,800 toddler girl socks have been recalled due to slip and fall hazards.

What's the Deal?

The US Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with Old Navy, of San Francisco, California, have recalled about 47,800 (about 34,000 in the US and 3,800 in Canada) Old Navy Toddler Girl Aqua Socks. This style of Aqua Socks have less traction when worn on wet or smooth surfaces such as hardwood or tile, creating a slip and fall hazard. Two customers reported falls with minor injuries that did not require medical attention.

Do You Own It?

The slip-on shoes have pull-on tabs on both the front and back of the foot opening of the shoe. These Aqua Socks were sold in pink and purple in toddler sizes 5 to 11. The recall includes Old Navy Toddler Girl Aqua Socks with style number 896452. A small tag inside the foot opening contains the style number (896452), size information and country of origin (China).

The socks sold at Old Navy stores in the US and Canada and at oldnavy.com in the US and at oldnavy.ca in Canada from February 2012 through June 2012. The shoes sold for between $12 and $15.

What Should You Do?

Consumers should immediately stop using these shoes and return them to any Old Navy store for a full refund. Consumers who return the shoes before November 9, 2012, will also receive a coupon for $10 off their next purchase at Old Navy. Contact custserv@oldnavy.com if you wish to return the Toddler Girl Aqua Sock by mail.

For additional information, contact Old Navy toll-free at (866) 580-9930 between 9 AM and 9 PM EST, Monday through Friday, Saturday between 12 PM and 7 PM EST, and Sunday between 12 PM and 6 PM EST.

Click here to see the official recall.