Safety regulator, Target Corp. Announce Recall of Suede Sandals
Recall 05519 · Dec 2, 2004 · Target Corporation, Minneapolis, Minn.
1,200,000
units affected
1,200,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05519
- Date
- Dec 2, 2004
- Company
- Target Corporation, Minneapolis, Minn.
- Units affected
- 1,200,000
- Product
- Mossimo Beaded Sandals
- Product type
- Shoes, Sandals & Boots
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
The Mossimo thong sandals have beads and shells sewn onto the straps. The sandals were sold in beige or brown suede in sizes ranging from 5 to 10, whole sizes only. "Mossimo" is engraved on the inner sole, and the size of the sandal is printed on a clear label affixed to the side.
What can happen
The sole of the sandal can become slippery, causing the consumer to fall and receive bodily injury.
The fix
Consumers should return their sandals to their nearest Target store for a gift card from Target in the amount of a full refund of the purchase price plus applicable state taxes.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Target has received 15 reports of incidents involving falls. There have been nine injuries reported, including injuries to the back, head and wrist, and reports of broken bones and bruising.
- Sold at
- Target Stores nationwide, from January 2004 through August 2004, for about $10.00.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled mossimo beaded sandals?
Consumers should return their sandals to their nearest Target store for a gift card from Target in the amount of a full refund of the purchase price plus applicable state taxes.
What is the hazard?
The sole of the sandal can become slippery, causing the consumer to fall and receive bodily injury.
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.