CPSC, Target Corp. Announce Recall of Women's Boots
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2005-02-18). Hazards: fall. About 135,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 05115 |
| Published | 2005-02-18 |
| Last updated | 2024-09-18 |
| Product category | Shoes, Sandals & Boots |
| Products | Merona Women's Sidezip "ENA" Style Boots |
| Firm named in the title | Target Corp. |
| Firms | Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 135,000 |
| Hazard classes | fall |
| Remedy classes | refund |
| Sold | Target stores nationwide and through Target's Web site from July 2004 through January 2005 for about $25. |
Description
The Merona Women's sidezip boot comes in black or brown with a three-inch heel in sizes 5 1/2 through 11. The style numbers included in this recall are 096-10-1180 through 1190 for the black boots and 096- 10-1200 through 1210 for the brown boots. These numbers appear on the interior zipper liner along with the words, "All Man Made Materials," "Made in China," "Merona" and "ENA".
Hazard
The heel on the boot can detach from the sole while in use, causing the consumer to fall.
Remedy
Consumers should stop wearing the boots immediately and return them to the nearest Target store for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
Target has received 19 complaints of the heels breaking off, including one report of a sprained ankle.
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