Madewell Recalls Women's Sandals Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 15220 · Aug 20, 2015 · Madewell
50,600
units affected
50,600
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15220
- Date
- Aug 20, 2015
- Company
- Madewell
- Units affected
- 50,600
- Product
- Sandals
- Product type
- Sandals and Flip Flops
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
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.
What can happen
The metal shank can dislodge and break through bottom of the outsole, posing a fall hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled shoes and contact Madewell to return them for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled sandals?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled shoes and contact Madewell to return them for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The metal shank can dislodge and break through bottom of the outsole, posing a fall hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.