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

Official CPSC recall 16-097, dated Feb 9, 2016.

Last checked against CPSC data on Oct 15, 2026, 7:03 PM ET.

Status: Recall found CPSC

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Hazard (from the official notice)

The pompoms at the tip of the toe can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy (from the official notice)

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.

Hazard (from the official notice)

The pompoms at the tip of the toe can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy (from the official notice)

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.

Description (from the official notice)

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.

Remedy options (from the official notice)

Refund

Incidents and injuries (from the official notice)

Classic Characters has received two reports of the pompoms detaching from the shoes. No injuries have been reported.

Where it was sold (from the official notice)

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store nationwide and online at www.crackerbarrel.com from September 2015 through November 2015 for about $13.

Consumer contact (from the official notice)

Classic Characters, Inc. toll-free at 866-274-3452 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.classiccharacters.com and click on "safety notice" for more information.

Hazard and remedy text is shown word for word from the official notice.

Classic Character’s Elf BootiesClassic Character’s Elf Booties Hang Tag

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Questions About This Recall

What is the hazard in the official notice?

The pompoms at the tip of the toe can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

What does the official notice say to do?

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.

Where is the official notice?

The CPSC notice is linked on this page. Compare the brand, model, and date on your label with that notice.

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