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Naturalizer Recalls Women's Dress Shoes Due to Fall Hazard

Recall 12-061 · December 20, 2011 · Naturalizer

What to doConsumers should immediately stop wearing the shoes and return them to any Naturalizer store for a full refund.

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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?

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  • 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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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on April 15, 2016. 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.