CPSC recall 05-115, announced February 18, 2005, covers Target Merona Women's Sidezip "ENA" Style Boots (about 135,000 units). The heel on the boot can detach from the sole while in use, causing the consumer to fall. The notice cites 19 incident reports. Consumers should stop wearing the boots immediately and return them to the nearest Target store for a full refund. Recall contact: call (800) 440-0680, or go to www.target.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
The Merona Women's sidezip boot comes in black or brown with a three-inch heel in sizes 5 1/2 through 11. The style numbers included in this recall are 096-10-1180 through 1190 for the black boots and 096- 10-1200 through 1210 for the brown boots. These numbers appear on the interior zipper liner along with the words, "All Man Made Materials," "Made in China," "Merona" and "ENA".
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The heel on the boot can detach from the sole while in use, causing the consumer to fall.
Incidents and injuries
Target has received 19 complaints of the heels breaking off, including one report of a sprained ankle.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop wearing the boots immediately and return them to the nearest Target store for a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Target
- Product type
- Shoes & footwear
- Recall number
- 05-115
- Units
- About 135,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Target stores nationwide and through Target's Web site from July 2004 through January 2005 for about $25.
- Importer
- Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn.
Merona Women's Sidezip "ENA" Style Boots
CPSC product type: Shoes, Sandals & Boots
Recall contact information
Call Target at (800) 440-0680 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Saturday, or visit Target's Web site at www.target.com
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