CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
The sole of the sandal can become slippery, causing the consumer to fall and receive bodily injury.
CPSC, Target Corp. Announce Recall of Suede Sandals
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.
Required Consumer Action
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.
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
Recall Details
Sold At
Target Stores nationwide, from January 2004 through August 2004, for about $10.00.
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.
Recall Number
05519
Product Information
Product Name
Mossimo Beaded Sandals
Product Type
Shoes, Sandals & Boots
Number of Units
1.2 million
Imported By
Target Corporation, Minneapolis, Minn.
Manufactured In
China