Target Corp. · Recalled
CPSC, Target Corp. Announce Recall of Suede Sandals
The sole of the sandal can become slippery, causing the consumer to fall and receive bodily injury.
- Units
- 1.2 million
- Reports
- 15
- Injuries
- 9
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $10
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The Mossimo thong sandals have beads and shells sewn onto the straps. The sandals were sold in beige or brown suede in sizes ranging from 5 to 10, whole sizes only. "Mossimo" is engraved on the inner sole, and the size of the sandal is printed on a clear label affixed to the side.
The file
- Sold at
- Target Stores nationwide, from January 2004 through August 2004, for about $10.00.
- Product type
- Shoes, Sandals & Boots
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Target Corporation, Minneapolis, Minn.
Incident log
Target has received 15 reports of incidents involving falls. There have been nine injuries reported, including injuries to the back, head and wrist, and reports of broken bones and bruising.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should return their sandals to their nearest Target store for a gift card from Target in the amount of a full refund of the purchase price plus applicable state taxes.
For more information consumers can contact Target at (800) 440-0680 between 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday and 9:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Saturday, or at the firm's website at www.target.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated DEC 02 2004; last revised NOV 19 2024.
