CPSC, Target Corp. Announce Recall of Women's Boots
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 05-115 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- February 18, 2005
- Category
- Clothing and accessories
- Products
- Merona Women's Sidezip "ENA" Style Boots
- Hazard
- Falls and tip-overs hazard
- Hazard type
- Falls and tip-overs
- Units
- About 135,000
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- September 18, 2024
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".
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Merona Women's Sidezip "ENA" Style Boots · About 135,000 units
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Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Target stores nationwide and through Target's Web site from July 2004 through January 2005 for about $25.; Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn..
Injuries or incidents reported
Target has received 19 complaints of the heels breaking off, including one report of a sprained ankle.
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
Recall history and context
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 136 recalls in the clothing and accessories category, 19 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Merona Women's Sidezip "ENA" Style Boots (About 135,000 units). The Merona Women's sidezip boot comes in black or brown with a three-inch heel in sizes 5 1/2 through 11.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Falls and tip-overs hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should stop wearing the boots immediately and return them to the nearest Target store for a full refund.
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