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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Children's Jeweled Sandals Sold by Nordstrom Recalled Due to Choking
Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Calypso Sandals

Units: About 1,800

Importer: Nordstrom Inc., of Seattle, Wash.

Hazard: The jewel decorations on the shoes can detach, posing a choking
hazard to young children.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: This recall involves Nordstrom brand sandals sold in
toddler and little girl's sizes. The Calypso-style shoes are tan and
white with gold straps that have three jeweled flowers on the top.
"Nordstrom" and a flower pattern are embossed on the upper sole of the
shoes. Toddler sizes were sold with an ankle strap.

Sold at: Nordstrom stores nationwide and on Nordstrom.com during
February 2007 for about $27.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately return the recalled sandals to any
Nordstrom store or Nordstrom.com for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, call Nordstrom at (888)
282-6060 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.nordstrom.com

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including a picture of the
recalled product, please go to:

http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07214.html