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See Kai Run Brand Children’s Boots Recalled, Snaps Pose Choking Hazard

Kids’ product recall 07-050. Announced by CPSC on Dec 13, 2006.

CPSC’s own notice, on cpsc.gov

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The short answer

Announced by CPSC on Dec 13, 2006. 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?

Metals snaps on the side closure of the boot can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Source:

CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

What should you do?

Consumers should take the recalled shoes away from young children immediately and return them to the store where purchased. Consumers will receive a refund or replacement pair of shoes.

Source:

CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

  • How to reach the firm: For more information, contact See Kai Run at (888) 524-7463 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or go to the firm’s Web site at www.seekairun.com

Which ones are recalled?

This recall involves the “Ellis” children’s boots sold in pre-walk and toddler sizes 3 through 9. The boots are black with white stitching and were sold with either leather or faux fur lining. “See Kai Run” is written on the sole and insole of the boots. . “Ellis - FF” or “Ellis - L” is written on the side of the shoe box under the Style heading. No other styles or models are included in this recall.

About 6.500 units, as CPSC gives them.

Children’s Boots.

Source:

CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

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 See Kai Run, Woodinville, Wash.
  • Children’s shoe stores, department stores, boutiques and Web retailers nationwide from November 2004 through November 2006 for about $40.
  • Made in China, as the notice gives it.
Source:

CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

Was anyone hurt?

See Kai Run has received one report of a child starting to choke on a detached snap from the boot.

Source:

CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

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.
Source:

Hearth Record wrote these lines.

Sources

  • 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.

Source:

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.

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