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Women's Shoes Recalled by Wal-Mart Due to Fall Hazard

Recall 09-191 · April 9, 2009 · Wal-Mart

What to doConsumers should immediately stop wearing the shoes and return them to the nearest Wal-Mart for a full refund.

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Recall at a glance

Recall number
09-191 (CPSC)
Recall date
April 9, 2009
Brand
Wal-Mart
Category
Clothing and accessories
Products
Women's Shoes
Hazard
Fall Hazard
Hazard type
Falls and tip-overs
Units
About 200,000 pairs
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
June 13, 2014

What was recalled

This recall involves women's sling-back, pointed-toe shoes sold under the George brand. The shoes were sold in three colors, black, gray and purple, and in sizes 5 ½ to 11.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Women's Shoes · About 200,000 pairs units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Wal-Mart stores nationwide from June 2008 through December 2008 for about $13.; Joyfair Footwear, of Taipei, Taiwan; Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark..

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Wal-Mart Stores at (800) 925-6278 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.walmartstores.com for more information.

Recall history and context

Wal-Mart appears in 14 CPSC recalls on record. See all Wal-Mart recalls.

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?

Women's Shoes (About 200,000 pairs units). This recall involves women's sling-back, pointed-toe shoes sold under the George brand.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fall Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop wearing the shoes and return them to the nearest Wal-Mart for a full refund.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on June 13, 2014. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.