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CPSC, Target Corp. Announce Recall of Women's Boots

U.S. CPSCFallsSold on TargetFeb 18, 2005
Recalled Women's Boot
Recalled Women's Boot
Recalled Women's Boot
Recalled Women's Boot

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

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 & injuries

Target has received 19 complaints of the heels breaking off, including one report of a sprained ankle.

Product 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".

Sold on

Target stores nationwide and through Target's Web site from July 2004 through January 2005 for about $25.

Contact the company

Call Target at (800) 440-0680 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Saturday, or visit Target's Web site at www.target.com

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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