CPSC, Target Corp. Announce Recall of Women's Boots
CPSC recall 05115 · announced February 18, 2005 · Target · 135,000 units affected
The product
The Merona Women's sidezip boot comes in black or brown with a three-inch heel in sizes 5 1/2 through 11. The style numbers included in this recall are 096-10-1180 through 1190 for the black boots and 096- 10-1200 through 1210 for the brown boots. These numbers appear on the interior zipper liner along with the words, "All Man Made Materials," "Made in China," "Merona" and "ENA".
The hazard
The heel on the boot can detach from the sole while in use, causing the consumer to fall.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should stop wearing the boots immediately and return them to the nearest Target store for a full refund.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Target has received 19 complaints of the heels breaking off, including one report of a sprained ankle.
Sold at: Target stores nationwide and through Target's Web site from July 2004 through January 2005 for about $25.
Consumer contact: Call Target at (800) 440-0680 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Saturday, or visit Target's Web site at www.target.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.