Naturalizer Recalls Women's Dress Shoes Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 12061 · Dec 20, 2011 · Naturalizer
6,100
units affected
6,100
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12061
- Date
- Dec 20, 2011
- Company
- Naturalizer
- Units affected
- 6,100
- Product
- Naturalizer "Dare" Women's Dress Shoes
- Product type
- Shoes
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves women's faux patent leather dress shoes with the style name "Dare." They have a three-inch heel, open toes and a decorative faux patent leather bow across the front. The shoes were sold in sizes 5M to 10M, 11M, 7W to 9W and in gray, nude, scarlet and black colors. "Naturalizer" is printed inside and on the bottom of the shoe. The following stock numbers are printed inside the shoes below the size number: A3279S1020 Dare (gray), A3279S1250 Dare (nude), A3279S1600 Dare (scarlet) and A3279S2001 Dare (black).
What can happen
The heels of the shoes can lean to either side, posing a fall hazard when worn by consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop wearing the shoes and return them to any Naturalizer store for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received one report of a consumer in Canada who received a minor leg injury when she fell while wearing the shoes.
- Sold at
- Naturalizer stores nationwide from July 2011 through November 2011 for between $25 and $50.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled naturalizer "dare" women's dress shoes?
Consumers should immediately stop wearing the shoes and return them to any Naturalizer store for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The heels of the shoes can lean to either side, posing a fall hazard when worn by consumers.
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.