CPSCDecember 2, 2004

CPSC, Target Corp. Announce Recall of Suede Sandals

CPSC, Target Corp. Announce Recall of Suede Sandals

Why was CPSC, Target Corp. Announce Recall of Suede Sandals recalled?

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

What should I do if I have this product?

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

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Mossimo Beaded Sandals
Company
Target Corporation, Minneapolis, Minn.
Quantity
1.2 million
Sold at
Target Stores nationwide, from January 2004 through August 2004, for about $10.00.
Recall date
December 2, 2004
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.
Agency
CPSC

Product 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.

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