Boy's clog gets stuck in Sembawang mall escalator; parents say this is why they don't buy Crocs
The incident brought back memories of a similar case in 2024, when SCDF officers freed a boy whose Crocs-type shoe had become stuck in an escalator at Jurong Point.
A TikTok video posted on September 8 showed a boy's Crocs foam clog becoming lodged at the top of an escalator at Sun Plaza in Sembawang. The top part of the shoe got stuck in the step, causing the escalator to jam. The 10 or 11-year-old boy, whose right foot was bare, stood nearby as others used the escalator, avoiding the obstruction.
The video's caption noted that the girl's sock also got entangled. Some TikTok users expressed concern, stating they would never let their children wear Crocs due to potential accidents like this. Concerns were raised about the safety of Crocs, especially for small children, and whether such footwear should be banned from malls with escalators.
In July 2024, a similar incident occurred at Jurong Point, when a boy's foot got stuck in a Crocs-type shoe, requiring medical attention. In 2023, Crocs were reportedly banned from various public spaces after several concerning incidents involving the shoe. Despite their popularity among children and adults for being easy to wear and non-slip, Crocs have been associated with several instances where they became stuck in escalators, posing a safety risk.
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