Madewell Recalls Women's Sandals Due to Fall Hazard

Recalled August 20, 2015 · CPSC recall 15220 · Madewell

Sightseer T-Strap Thong Sandal in Black Leather

Sightseer T-Strap Thong Sandal in Metallic Colorblock

Hazard

The metal shank can dislodge and break through bottom of the outsole, posing a fall hazard.

Remedy

Refund

Units

About 50,600 (in addition about 300 were sold in Canada)

Incidents / injuries

The firm has received eight reports of metal shanks dislodging and breaking through the bottom of the outsole. No injuries have been reported.

Description

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 to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled shoes and contact Madewell to return them for a full refund.

Contact

Madewell Inc. toll free at (866) 544-1937 anytime, email [email protected] or online at www.madewell.com and click on Important Notice for more information.

Product

Sandals

Imported by

Madewell Inc., of New York, N.Y.

Retailers

Madewell stores, online at madewell.com, online at shopbop.com from February 2015 to July 2015 for between $60 and $80.

Made in

Brazil

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