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Fall / CollapseFebruary 18, 2005CPSC #05115

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

Product
Clothing & Apparel
Units affected
135,000
Remedy
refund

What was recalled

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".

Hazard

The heel on the boot can detach from the sole while in use, causing the consumer to fall.

Injuries

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

Made in

China

Where it was sold

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

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