| Office of Information and Public Affairs | Washington, DC 20207 |
| August 3, 2007 Alert #07-568 |
The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Birchwood Sole Sandal Clogs
Units: About 3,900
Importer/Distributor: Hanna Andersson Inc., of Portland, Ore.
Manufacturer: Skottens Skor, of Vretstorp, Sweden
Hazard: The leather ankle strap can tear or separate from the clog sole, posing a fall hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: None.
Description: The recalled sandals have a birchwood sole and leather straps. They come in different colors (blue, pink and black) and were sold in European sizes 25-41. The bottom of the wooden sole has rubber grips. The words "Hanna Andersson" and "Made in Sweden" are printed on the sole.
Sold at: Hanna Andersson stores nationwide, its catalog, and Web site from January 2007 through July 2007 for between $48 and $58.
Manufactured in: Sweden
Remedy: Customers should immediately stop using the recalled Sandals and contact Hanna Andersson for instructions on returning the item for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, call Hanna Andersson at (800) 222-0544 between 5 a.m. and 9 p.m. PT daily, e-mail customerservice@hannaandersson.com, or it the firm's Web site at www.hannaandersson.com