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Madewell Recalls Women's Sandals Due to Fall Hazard

Recall 15-220 · August 20, 2015 · Madewell

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled shoes and contact Madewell to return them for a full refund.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
15-220 (CPSC)
Recall date
August 20, 2015
Brand
Madewell
Category
Clothing and accessories
Products
Sandals
Hazard
Fall Hazard
Hazard type
Falls and tip-overs
Remedy
Refund
Units
About 50,600 (in addition about 300 were sold in Canada)
Made in
Brazil
Last updated by CPSC
August 20, 2015

What was recalled

This recall involves all Madewell Sightseer sandals from the spring 2015 collection. Sandals with the following 10 style numbers and names in all sizes are being recalled: C0275 Sightseer Knotted Slide Sandal C0276 Sightseer T-Strap Thong Sandal in Black Leather C0277 Sightseer T-Strap Thong Sandal in Metallic Colorblock C0278 Sightseer Buckle Gladiator Sandal C0279 Sightseer Slide Sandal C1105 Sightseer Crisscross Sandal C5893 Sightseer T-Strap Toe-Loop Sandal C5895 Sightseer Ankle-Wrap Sandal in Shiny Silver C5897 Sightseer Lace-Up Sandal C6090 Sightseer Ankle-Wrap Sandal in Metallic Sand The style number is located on a sticker on the outsole.

Is my product affected?

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

  • Sandals · About 50,600 (in addition about 300 were sold in Canada) units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Madewell stores, online at madewell.com, online at shopbop.com from February 2015 to July 2015 for between $60 and $80.; Madewell Inc., of New York, N.Y..

Injuries or incidents reported

The firm has received eight reports of metal shanks dislodging and breaking through the bottom of the outsole. No injuries have been reported.

Consumer contact

Madewell Inc. toll free at (866) 544-1937 anytime, email 24-7@madewell.com or online at www.madewell.com and click on Important Notice for more information.

Recall history and context

Madewell appears in 2 CPSC recalls on record.

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?

Sandals (About 50,600 (in addition about 300 were sold in Canada) units). This recall involves all Madewell Sightseer sandals from the spring 2015 collection.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fall Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled shoes and contact Madewell to return them 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 August 20, 2015. 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.