CPSC recall 12-061, announced December 20, 2011, covers Brown Shoe Naturalizer "Dare" Women's Dress Shoes (about 6,100 units). The heels of the shoes can lean to either side, posing a fall hazard when worn by consumers. Consumers should immediately stop wearing the shoes and return them to any Naturalizer store for a full refund. Recall contact: call (888) 443-2019, go to www.naturalizer.com, or email NaturalizerDare@BrownShoe.com.
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Which products are included?
This recall involves women's faux patent leather dress shoes with the style name "Dare." They have a three-inch heel, open toes and a decorative faux patent leather bow across the front. The shoes were sold in sizes 5M to 10M, 11M, 7W to 9W and in gray, nude, scarlet and black colors. "Naturalizer" is printed inside and on the bottom of the shoe. The following stock numbers are printed inside the shoes below the size number: A3279S1020 Dare (gray), A3279S1250 Dare (nude), A3279S1600 Dare (scarlet) and A3279S2001 Dare (black).
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The heels of the shoes can lean to either side, posing a fall hazard when worn by consumers.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received one report of a consumer in Canada who received a minor leg injury when she fell while wearing the shoes.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop wearing the shoes and return them to any Naturalizer store for a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Brown Shoe
- Product type
- Shoes & footwear
- Recall number
- 12-061
- Units
- About 6,100 pairs in the United States and 700 pairs in Canada
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Naturalizer stores nationwide from July 2011 through November 2011 for between $25 and $50.
- Distributor
- Brown Shoe Company, Inc., of St. Louis, Mo.
Naturalizer "Dare" Women's Dress Shoes
CPSC product type: Shoes
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact the firm toll-free at (888) 443-2019 anytime, visit the firm's website at www.naturalizer.com, or email the firm at NaturalizerDare@BrownShoe.com
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