CPSC2005-02-18
CPSC, Target Corp. Announce Recall of Women's Boots
Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn.
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.
Sold at
Target stores nationwide and through Target's Web site from July 2004 through January 2005 for about $25.
Affected count
About 135,000
Injuries reported
Target has received 19 complaints of the heels breaking off, including one report of a sprained ankle.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Merona Women's Sidezip "ENA" Style Boots
Consumer contact
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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Target-Corp-Announce-Recall-of-Womens-Boots-Don't want to check this manually?
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