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1.       Madewell Recalls Women’s Sandals Due to Fall Hazard

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Madewell-Recalls-Womens-Sandals/

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Recall Date: August 20, 2015

Recall Number: 15-220

Madewell Recalls Women’s Sandals Due to Fall Hazard

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Madewell-Recalls-Womens-Sandals/

Recall Summary

 

Name of Product:  Sandals

 

Hazard: The metal shank can dislodge and break through bottom of the outsole, posing a fall hazard.

 

Remedy:  Refund

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled shoes and contact Madewell to return them for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: Madewell Inc. toll free at (866) 544-1937 anytime, email 24-7@madewell.com or online at www.madewell.com  and click on Important Notice for more information.  

 

Photos Available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Madewell-Recalls-Womens-Sandals/

Recall Details

 

Units: About 50,600 (in addition about 300 were sold in Canada)

Description: This recall involves all Madewell Sightseer sandals from the spring 2015 collection. Sandals with the following 10 style numbers and names in all sizes are being recalled:

 

• C0275 Sightseer Knotted Slide Sandal
• C0276 Sightseer T-Strap Thong Sandal in Black Leather
• C0277 Sightseer T-Strap Thong Sandal in Metallic Colorblock
• C0278 Sightseer Buckle Gladiator Sandal
• C0279 Sightseer Slide Sandal
• C1105 Sightseer Crisscross Sandal
• C5893 Sightseer T-Strap Toe-Loop Sandal
• C5895 Sightseer Ankle-Wrap Sandal in Shiny Silver
• C5897 Sightseer Lace-Up Sandal
• C6090 Sightseer Ankle-Wrap Sandal in Metallic Sand

 

The style number is located on a sticker on the outsole.

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received eight reports of metal shanks dislodging and breaking through the bottom of the outsole. No injuries have been reported.

 

Sold at: Madewell stores, online at madewell.com, online at shopbop.com from February 2015 to July 2015 for between $60 and $80.

 

Importer/Distributor: Madewell Inc., of New York, N.Y.

 

Manufactured in: Brazil

 

Note: Health Canada's press release is available at http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2015/54712r-eng.php\

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