Women's Shoes Recalled by Charles David Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 09-263 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- July 7, 2009
- Brand
- Charles David
- Category
- Clothing and accessories
- Products
- Women's Sample Shoes
- Hazard
- Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack
- Hazard type
- Falls and tip-overs
- Units
- About 3,200 pairs
- Made in
- China, Spain, Italy
- Last updated by CPSC
- May 23, 2014
What was recalled
The recall involves various colors and styles of Charles by Charles David brand (item #SAMPCHSHOE) and Charles David of California brand (item #SAMPCDSHOE) women's sample shoes. The shoes were sold in women's sizes 7 and 9. The item number can be located on the original receipt.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Women's Sample Shoes · About 3,200 pairs units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Nordstrom stores in California and Nordstrom Rack stores nationwide from April 2009 through June 2009 for between $22 and $80.; Charles David, of Culver City, Calif..
Injuries or incidents reported
The firm has received one report of a heel detaching, resulting in minor bruising.
Consumer contact
For additional information, call Nordstrom at (800) 804-0806 between 7 a.m. and 1 a.m. ET Monday through Friday, e-mail Nordstrom at contact@nordstrom.com, or visit www.nordstrom.com. Consumers can also contact Charles David collect at (310) 348-2075 between 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET or e-mail lana.ellis@charlesdavid.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?
Women's Sample Shoes (About 3,200 pairs units). The recall involves various colors and styles of Charles by Charles David brand (item #SAMPCHSHOE) and Charles David of California brand (item #SAMPCDSHOE) women's sample shoes.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should stop wearing the recalled shoes immediately and return them to any Nordstrom or Nordstrom Rack store 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 May 23, 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.