Choking

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

Recalled 2020-12-09. Choking hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.

About 77,400Units
2020-12-09Recall date
ChokingHazard
YesInjuries

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

What was recalled
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.
The hazard
Rivets used to attach the handles to the boot can detach, posing a choking hazard to children.
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.
The 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.

The details

ProductsWestern Chief toddler light-up rain boots
Made byWashington Shoe Company
Imported byTarget Corp
Made inChina
Sold atTarget
CPSC recall number21048
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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