Choking

Classic Characters Recalls Infant Booties Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

Recalled 2016-02-09. Choking hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.

About 4,000 pairsUnits
2016-02-09Recall date
ChokingHazard
YesInjuries

The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.

What was recalled
This recall involves Classic Characters' infant knit Elf Booties sold in sizes 6 through 12 months. The SKU number 507665 and style number 28046 are printed on the price tag. The infant booties are green, with red and white trim, and a yellow pompom on the tip of the toe.
The hazard
The pompoms at the tip of the toe can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Injuries
Classic Characters has received two reports of the pompoms detaching from the shoes. No injuries have been reported.
The remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled elf booties and return them to a Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® for a full refund, or contact Classic Characters for instructions on returning them for a full refund.

The details

ProductsInfant Elf Booties
Imported byClassic Characters Inc
Made inChina
CPSC recall number16097
What a recall entitles you to

A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.

Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.

The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.

Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.

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