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CPSC recall · Reported June 15, 2006

Nine West Footwear Corporation Recalls Sandals for Laceration Hazard

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.

Recall #
06190
Affected scope
About 6,700 pairs
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Nine West Footwear Corp. of White Plains, N.y. recalled The recalled models are the Fish, Starfish and Angelfish. The model can be identified by ….

Nine West Footwear Corporation Recalls Sandals for Laceration Hazard was recalled by Nine West Footwear Corp. of White Plains, N.y. in June 15, 2006. Reason: The sandals' metal tacks, which help to hold down the sides of the strap to the sole, can detach or be pulled…. Remedy: Consumers should stop wearing these sandals immediately and return them to the store wher…. Verify recall #06190 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Nine West Footwear Corp. of White Plains, N.y. issued this CPSC recall-The sandals' metal tacks, which help to hold down the sides of the strap to the sole, can detach or be pulled….

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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #06190 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

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Product 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.

Reason for recall

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.

Remedy, what to do

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

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Not classified by agency
Status Active
Recall number 06190
Date reported June 15, 2006
Date initiated June 15, 2006
Recalling firm Nine West Footwear Corp. of White Plains, N.y.
Affected scope About 6,700 pairs
Distribution Not disclosed
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Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

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

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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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.. Recalled by Nine West Footwear Corp. of White Plains, N.y.. Units affected: About 6,700 pairs.
Why was this product 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.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should stop wearing these sandals immediately and return them to the store where they were purchased, for a full refund.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on June 15, 2006. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 06190.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product?
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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