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Product Recall Number: 15-254

Why was Sandals recalled?

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

Sandals
Here's product recall specific data for Sandals.

  • Product Recall Number: 15-254

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2015-09-29

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Sandals

  • Description: The metal shank in Madewell Katya model sandals can dislodge and break through bottom of the outsole.

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

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Refund

  • Units: About 570 in the United States (in addition, 3 were sold in Canada) (Madewell recalled 50,600 women's Sightseer sandals in August 2015 for the same hazard)

  • Incidents: The firm has received one report of a metal shank dislodging and breaking through the bottom of the outsole. No injuries have been reported. 

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

  • Sold At: Madewell stores nationwide and online at madewell.com from April 2015 through August 2015 for about $100.

  • Importers: Madewell Inc., of New York, N.Y.

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: Madewell Inc., of New York, N.Y.

  • Manufactured In: Brazil

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed