CPSCJune 15, 2006

Nine West Footwear Corporation Recalls Sandals for

Nine West Footwear Corporation Recalls Sandals for Laceration Hazard

Why was Nine West Footwear Corporation Recalls Sandals for recalled?

The sandals' metal tacks, which help to hold down the sides of the strap to the sole, can detach or be pulled out, posing a laceration hazard.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should stop wearing these sandals immediately and return them to the store where they were purchased, for a full refund. Contact: For additional information, contact Nine West Footwear's Customer Relations Department at (800) 999-1877 between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, e-mail the firm at [email protected], or visit the Jones Apparel Group Inc., Web site at www.jny.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
Sam & Libby Girls' Thong Sandals
Company
Nine West Footwear Corp. of White Plains, N.Y.
Quantity
About 6,700 pairs
Sold at
Sandals were sold at Stride Rite, Brothers, Century 21, and Marshalls stores nationwide from March 2006 through April 2006 for about $12 to $20.
Recall date
June 15, 2006
Incidents / injuries
No incident or injuries reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The recalled models are the Fish, Starfish and Angelfish. The model can be identified by the decoration attached to the sandals' straps; a fish, a starfish or an angelfish. The sandals' straps are bright pink (Starfish) or bright turquoise (Fish and Angelfish). The top of the sole looks like wood and the bottom is pink (Starfish) or turquoise (Fish and Angelfish). The top of the sole has a pink label with the words "Sam and Libby" written in silver. The sandals were sold in little girls' size 11 through girls' size 5.

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