December 10, 2025 – A recent incident report highlights a significant safety concern with certain baby shoes, specifically the Capelli Tod Boy Fur Clog Cator. The report details how decorative eyeballs on the alligator-themed shoes can easily detach, creating a serious choking hazard for infants and young children.
Product Details
Incident Overview
On November 21, 2025, an incident report was filed concerning Capelli Tod Boy Fur Clog Cator baby shoes, which feature an alligator theme. The report specifically details that the decorative eyeballs on these shoes are merely glued on and can be easily peeled off. This presents an immediate and severe choking hazard for the infants and toddlers for whom these shoes are designed. The report does not specify if an actual choking incident occurred, but highlights the potential for one due to the ease with which the small parts detach.
Safety Concerns
The primary safety concern with the Capelli Tod Boy Fur Clog Cator shoes is the choking hazard posed by the easily detachable eyeballs.
- Immediate Dangers: Small, removable parts on products intended for infants and toddlers are a well-known choking risk. Babies and young children explore their environment by putting objects into their mouths. If a child removes one of these glued-on eyeballs and places it in their mouth, it could become lodged in their throat, blocking their airway and leading to suffocation. Choking can happen quickly and silently, and if not addressed immediately, can cause severe brain damage or death.
- Who Might Be Affected: This hazard primarily affects infants and toddlers who wear these shoes and are within the age range where oral exploration is common. Even older children may attempt to peel off parts, creating a hazard for younger siblings or other children in the household.
- Long-Term Risks: While the immediate risk is choking, sustained oxygen deprivation due to a choking incident can lead to severe and permanent neurological damage.
- Property Damage Potential: There is no indication of property damage potential associated with this specific defect; the risk is solely to the child’s safety.
What Consumers Should Do
If you own the Capelli Tod Boy Fur Clog Cator baby shoes with an alligator theme, immediate action is advised to ensure the safety of children.
- Immediately Discontinue Use: Stop using the shoes immediately. Do not allow children to wear or play with them.
- Inspect the Product: Carefully check if the shoes in question are the alligator-themed style with glued-on eyeballs.
- Keep Out of Reach: Store the shoes in a place inaccessible to children, or better yet, safely dispose of them or return them to the retailer.
- Consider Return/Refund: Contact Meijer Seven Hills or Capelli New York to inquire about returning the product for a refund or exchange.
- Report Incidents: If your child has experienced an incident with these shoes, or if you find the eyeballs easily detachable, report it to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) at SaferProducts.gov. Your report helps identify dangerous products and prevent future harm.
Manufacturer’s Response
The incident report indicates that the manufacturer, Capelli New York, has provided no response regarding this specific incident at the time of the report.
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Note: This information is based on incident reports provided by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. If you find information that is incorrect, please contact us immediately so we can correct the post to reflect accurate information.
Disclaimer: The information provided in this post is not intended to be legal or medical advice. This article is based on publicly available incident reports. The incidents mentioned have not necessarily been independently verified or adjudicated.