Madewell is recalling spring 2015 Katya sandals due to a fall hazard from the metal shank dislodging and breaking through the outsole. Affected models have style number C5840 on the outsole sticker.
The metal shank can dislodge and break through bottom of the outsole, posing a fall hazard.
Madewell is recalling all spring 2015 Katya sandals because the metal shank can break through the sole, causing a fall hazard. Consumers should stop using these shoes immediately and return them for a full refund.
The metal shank in the sandals can become dislodged and break through the bottom of the outsole. This creates a fall hazard as the shoe may no longer provide proper support.
Women who purchased Madewell Katya sandals from the spring 2015 collection are affected. Those with the style number C5840 on the outsole sticker are most at risk.
Check for the style number C5840 on a sticker on the outsole. The sandals are part of the spring 2015 collection and come in metallic sand or rose gold leather with a wide strap and lace-up thong.
Immediately stop using the recalled sandals as they pose a fall hazard.
Contact Madewell to return the sandals for a full refund.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled shoes and contact Madewell to return them for a full refund.
The style number C5840 is located on a sticker on the outsole.
These sandals were sold in the spring 2015 collection.
Check for the style number C5840 on a sticker on the outsole. The sandals are part of the spring 2015 collection and come in metallic sand or rose gold leather with a wide strap and lace-up thong.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Madewell to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 6525 — Madewell Sandals Hello, I own a Sandals that is covered by recall 6525 from Madewell. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled shoes and contact Madewell to return them for a full refund. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
