CPSC, BBC International Ltd. Announce Recall of Crayola® Toddler Boots
Kids’ product recall 01-064. Announced by CPSC on Jan 9, 2001.
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The short answer
Announced by CPSC on Jan 9, 2001. Copied from CPSC on Oct 19, 2026.
Every line below is in CPSC’s own words, with its source beside it.
What’s wrong with it?
The toggle, a small plastic ball attached to the laces, can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
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What should you do?
Consumers should remove the toggles from the laces of these boots immediately and throw the toggles in the trash. Consumers can return the boots to the store where purchased for a refund.
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- How to reach the firm: For more information, contact BBC International at (800) 632-4450 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Which ones are recalled?
The recalled Crayola® boots come in boys’ and girls’ styles. The boys’ boots are blue and black with a toggle on each boot to use to tighten the laces. The boots have a patch featuring a space scene with a “crayon rocket.” The girls’ boots are white with pink and lavender trim, and also have a toggle on the laces. The patch on the side of the girls’ boot shows a snow scene of two kittens. Both style boots were sold in sizes 6 through 10. A tag on the side of the boots reads, “Crayola®.” “MADE IN CANADA” is imprinted on the bottom of the boots.
About 38,000 units, as CPSC gives them.
Crayola® toddler boots.
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CPSC’s photos
CPSC shows 2 photos on its notice. Hearth Record doesn’t copy them; each opens on cpsc.gov.
Who made and sold it?
- Made by Rallye Footwear Inc., Canada.
- Distributed by BBC International Ltd., Boca Raton, Fla.
- Discount department stores, including Ames, Bradlees, Anne & Hope and Forman Mills, sold these boots, from September 1999 through December 1999, for about $20.
- Made in Canada, as the notice gives it.
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Was anyone hurt?
CPSC and BBC International are not aware of any injuries or incidents involving the toggles on these boots. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
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What the record doesn’t say
- The notice lists no UPCs, so check the model, the description and the photos.
- The notice lists no model numbers in a field of their own; its description may give them.
- How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
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Sources
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Recalls API.
Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.
Recalls of kids’ and home products are from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). CPSC does not endorse Hearth Record. Copied on Oct 19, 2026.