CPSC recall 05-519, announced December 2, 2004, covers Mossimo Beaded Sandals (1.2 million units). The sole of the sandal can become slippery, causing the consumer to fall and receive bodily injury. The notice cites 15 incident reports and 9 injuries. 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. 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.
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"Mossimo" is engraved on the inner sole, and the size of the sandal is printed on a clear label affixed to the side.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The sole of the sandal can become slippery, causing the consumer to fall and receive bodily injury.
Incidents and injuries
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.
Official remedy
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.
Product and sales details
- Product type
- Shoes & footwear
- Recall number
- 05-519
- Units
- 1.2 million
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Target Stores nationwide, from January 2004 through August 2004, for about $10.00.
- Importer
- Target Corporation, Minneapolis, Minn.
Mossimo Beaded Sandals
CPSC product type: Shoes, Sandals & Boots
Recall contact information
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
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