Women's Shoes Recalled by Wal-Mart Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 09191 · Apr 9, 2009 · Joyfair Footwear
200,000
units affected
200,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09191
- Date
- Apr 9, 2009
- Company
- Joyfair Footwear
- Units affected
- 200,000
- Product
- Women's Shoes
- Product type
- Shoes, Sandals & Boots
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves women's sling-back, pointed-toe shoes sold under the George brand. The shoes were sold in three colors, black, gray and purple, and in sizes 5 ½ to 11.
What can happen
Heels on the shoes can easily detach, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop wearing the shoes and return them to the nearest Wal-Mart for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Wal-Mart stores nationwide from June 2008 through December 2008 for about $13.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled women's shoes?
Consumers should immediately stop wearing the shoes and return them to the nearest Wal-Mart for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
Heels on the shoes can easily detach, posing a fall hazard to 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.