A well-known shoe brand is recalling one of its models.
Injury may result due to quality problems.
Linz am Rhein - With the midsummer temperatures that prevail in Germany, many fall back on loose and airy shoes.
As is internationally known, sandals in particular are very popular with Germans of all ages.
However, there are problems with a model from a popular company.
The traditional company Birkenstock Global Sales GmbH, known for its slippers and sandals, has now launched a recall for one of their models.
Children's shoe model Mogami is affected.
Birkenstock recall: Sandals pose a health risk
In the press release, Birkenstock justified the recall as follows: "During routine quality controls, we found that with the Mogami model, if the heel strap is heavily stressed, the rivets can in rare cases come off." Even if, according to the company, it is highly unlikely A possible health risk for small children (0-3 years) through swallowing or breathing in the heel strap cannot be completely ruled out.
"For us, the safety and health of our customers have priority over all other interests: In the interests of preventive consumer protection, we are stopping the sale of this model in sizes 24-28 as a precautionary measure and recalling items that have already been sold."
The following children's shoe models in sizes 24-28 are affected:
1019672 Mogami Kids BF Icy Acid Lime Black
1020565 Mogami Kids BF Icy Active Red Black
1019306 Mogami Kids BF Black Black
1020251 Mogami Kids BF Icy Bright Violet Pink
1020886 Mogami Kids BF Carbone Navy
1021066 Mogami Kids BF Desert Soil Camo Khaki
1020243 Mogami BF Icy BTS Purple Fog Violet
1019514 Mogami Kids BF Icy Purple Fog Pink
1020271 Mogami BF Icy BTS Blue Lime Black
1019466 Mogami Kids BF Icy Ultrablue Black
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Callback to Birkenstock: Company apologizes to customers
Birkenstock Global Sales GmbH "regrets the incident and apologizes for the inconvenience." In the recall, the company asks customers who have purchased one of the affected models to "bring it back to the relevant branch or to send it back to the respective online shop." Costs will be reimbursed.
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The children's shoe model Mogami from Birkenstock is affected by a recall.
© Birkenstock Global Sales GmbH
You are also asked to check Mogami sandals from shoe size 28 for a defect.
Birkenstock will also take these products back free of charge "with maximum goodwill".
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