CPSC, Target Corp. Announce Recall of Suede Sandals

Recalled December 2, 2004 · CPSC recall 05519 · Target

Hazard

The sole of the sandal can become slippery, causing the consumer to fall and receive bodily injury.

Remedy

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.

Units

1.2 million

Incidents / injuries

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.

Description

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 to do

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.

Contact

For more information consumers can contact Target at (800) 440-0680 between 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday and 9:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Saturday, or at the firm's website at www.target.com

Product

Mossimo Beaded Sandals

Imported by

Target Corporation, Minneapolis, Minn.

Retailers

Target Stores nationwide, from January 2004 through August 2004, for about $10.00.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →