Recalls / 2006-06-15

Nine West Footwear Corporation Recalls Sandals for Laceration Hazard

06190 · Recalled 2006-06-15 · CPSC page

Description

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.

Hazards

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.

Reported injuries

No incident or injuries reported.

Remedy

Consumers should stop wearing these sandals immediately and return them to the store where they were purchased, for a full refund.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Sam & Libby Girls' Thong Sandals		About 6,700 pairs

Parties

Distributor: Nine West Footwear Corp. of White Plains, N.Y.
Made in: China
Sold at: Sandals were sold at Stride Rite, Brothers, Century 21, Marshalls from March 2006 through April 2006 for about $12 to $20.

Consumer contact

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

Source: CPSC recall 06190. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.