Madewell Expands Recall of Women's Sandals Due to Fall Hazard

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Sep 29, 2015, 10:00 ET

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Madewell-Expands-Recall-of-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 [email protected] or online at www.madewell.com and click on Important Notice for more information.

Recall Details

Units: About 570 in the United States (in addition, 3 were sold in Canada) (Madewell recalled 50,600 women's Sightseer sandals in August 2015 for the same hazard)

Description: This recall involves all sizes and colors of the Madewell Katya sandal from the spring 2015 collection. The metallic sand or rose gold-colored leather sandals have a wide strap with a lace-up thong. The style number C5840 is located on a sticker on the outsole.

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received one report of a metal shank dislodging and breaking through the bottom of the outsole. No injuries have been reported.

Sold exclusively at: Madewell stores nationwide and online at madewell.com from April 2015 through August 2015 for about $100.

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

Manufactured in: Brazil

Note: Health Canada's recall press release is available at http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2015/55094r-eng.php.

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