Recall: Washington Shoe Company Recalls Western Chief Toddler Boots Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target

Description: This recall includes the Western Chief "Abstract Camo," "Alia Silver," and "Sweetheart Navy" Light-Up Rain Boots in sizes 5-12 for toddlers or children. The recalled boots are camouflage, silver glitter, and navy with hearts; include boot handles; and have a light up feature in the heel of the boot. The rivets used to attach the handles are silver-gray in color. "Western Chief" and the model numbers are located on the inside tag of the boot. The recalled model numbers are T24121725P, T24121728P, and T24121729P.

Name of product: Western Chief toddler light-up rain boots

Units: About 77,400

Manufacturer: Washington Shoe Company, of Kent, Wash.

Hazard: Rivets used to attach the handles to the boot can detach, posing a choking hazard to children.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled boots, take the boots away from children, and return them to any Target Store for a full refund.

Recall date: December 09, 2020

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received 115 reports of the boot handles and rivets detaching and 2 reports of children placing the rivets in their mouths. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At: Exclusively at Target stores nationwide and online at Target.com from May 2020 through October 2020 for about $25.

Importers: Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn.

Manufactured in: China

Consumer contact: Washington Shoe Company toll-free at 855-545-0862 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at recall@westernchief.com, or online at https://www.washingtonshoe.com/recall for more information.

Recall number: 21-048