Nine West Footwear Corporation Recalls Sandals for Laceration Hazard
CPSC recall 06190 · announced June 15, 2006 · Nine West Footwear Corp. Of White Plains, N.y · 6,700 units affected
The product
The recalled models are the Fish, Starfish and Angelfish. The model can be identified by the decoration attached to the sandals' straps; a fish, a starfish or an angelfish. The sandals' straps are bright pink (Starfish) or bright turquoise (Fish and Angelfish). The top of the sole looks like wood and the bottom is pink (Starfish) or turquoise (Fish and Angelfish). The top of the sole has a pink label with the words "Sam and Libby" written in silver. The sandals were sold in little girls' size 11 through girls' size 5.
The hazard
The sandals' metal tacks, which help to hold down the sides of the strap to the sole, can detach or be pulled out, posing a laceration hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should stop wearing these sandals immediately and return them to the store where they were purchased, for a full refund.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): No incident or injuries reported.
Sold at: Sandals were sold at Stride Rite, Brothers, Century 21, and Marshalls stores nationwide from March 2006 through April 2006 for about $12 to $20.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact Nine West Footwear's Customer Relations Department at (800) 999-1877 between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, e-mail the firm at recall@SamAndLibby.com, or visit the Jones Apparel Group Inc., Web site at www.jny.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.