Naturalizer Recalls Women's Dress Shoes Due to Fall Hazard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 12-061 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- December 20, 2011
- Brand
- Naturalizer
- Category
- Clothing and accessories
- Products
- Naturalizer "Dare" Women's Dress Shoes
- Hazard
- Fall Hazard
- Hazard type
- Falls and tip-overs
- Remedy
- Refund
- Units
- About 6,100 pairs in the United States and 700 pairs in Canada
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- April 15, 2016
What was recalled
This recall involves women's faux patent leather dress shoes with the style name "Dare." They have a three-inch heel, open toes and a decorative faux patent leather bow across the front. The shoes were sold in sizes 5M to 10M, 11M, 7W to 9W and in gray, nude, scarlet and black colors. "Naturalizer" is printed inside and on the bottom of the shoe. The following stock numbers are printed inside the shoes below the size number: A3279S1020 Dare (gray), A3279S1250 Dare (nude), A3279S1600 Dare (scarlet) and A3279S2001 Dare (black).
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Naturalizer "Dare" Women's Dress Shoes · About 6,100 pairs in the United States and 700 pairs in Canada units
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Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Naturalizer stores nationwide from July 2011 through November 2011 for between $25 and $50.; Brown Shoe Company, Inc., of St. Louis, Mo..
Injuries or incidents reported
The firm has received one report of a consumer in Canada who received a minor leg injury when she fell while wearing the shoes.
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact the firm toll-free at (888) 443-2019 anytime, visit the firm's website at www.naturalizer.com, or email the firm at NaturalizerDare@BrownShoe.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?
Naturalizer "Dare" Women's Dress Shoes (About 6,100 pairs in the United States and 700 pairs in Canada units). " They have a three-inch heel, open toes and a decorative faux patent leather bow across the front.
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 any Naturalizer store for a full refund.
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