CPSC, Target Corp. Announce Recall of Women's Boots
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The hazard
The heel on the boot can detach from the sole while in use, causing the consumer to fall.
Incidents reported: Target has received 19 complaints of the heels breaking off, including one report of a sprained ankle.
What to do now
Consumers should stop wearing the boots immediately and return them to the nearest Target store for a full refund.
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
About this recall
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".
Product photos
Photos: U.S. CPSC