CPSC recall 06-190, announced June 15, 2006, covers Nine West Footwear Sam & Libby Girls' Thong Sandals (about 6,700 units). The sandals' metal tacks, which help to hold down the sides of the strap to the sole, can detach or be pulled out, posing a laceration hazard. Consumers should stop wearing these sandals immediately and return them to the store where they were purchased, for a full refund. Recall contact: call (800) 999-1877, go to www.jny.com, or email recall@SamAndLibby.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.
The top of the sole has a pink label with the words "Sam and Libby" written in silver.
Which products are included?
The recalled models are the Fish, Starfish and Angelfish. The model can be identified by the decoration attached to the sandals' straps; a fish, a starfish or an angelfish. The sandals' straps are bright pink (Starfish) or bright turquoise (Fish and Angelfish). The top of the sole looks like wood and the bottom is pink (Starfish) or turquoise (Fish and Angelfish). The top of the sole has a pink label with the words "Sam and Libby" written in silver. The sandals were sold in little girls' size 11 through girls' size 5.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The sandals' metal tacks, which help to hold down the sides of the strap to the sole, can detach or be pulled out, posing a laceration hazard.
Incidents and injuries
No incident or injuries reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop wearing these sandals immediately and return them to the store where they were purchased, for a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Nine West Footwear
- Product type
- Shoes & footwear
- Recall number
- 06-190
- Units
- About 6,700 pairs
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Sandals were sold at Stride Rite, Brothers, Century 21, and Marshalls stores nationwide from March 2006 through April 2006 for about $12 to $20.
- Distributor
- Nine West Footwear Corp. of White Plains, N.Y.
Sam & Libby Girls' Thong Sandals
CPSC product type: Shoes, Sandals & Boots
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Nine West Footwear's Customer Relations Department at (800) 999-1877 between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, e-mail the firm at recall@SamAndLibby.com, or visit the Jones Apparel Group Inc., Web site at www.jny.com
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
Know someone who has one?
Recalls only work when owners hear about them. Send this notice to family or friends who might own the same product.
