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Naturalizer Recalls Women’s Dress Shoes Due to Fall Hazard

Note: Health Canada's press release is available here.

  • Naturalizer “Dare” Women’s Dress Shoes
  • Naturalizer “Dare” Women’s Dress Shoe
Name of Product:
Naturalizer "Dare" Women's Dress Shoes
Hazard:

The heels of the shoes can lean to either side, posing a fall hazard when worn by consumers.

Remedy:
Refund
Recall Date:
December 20, 2011
Units:
About 6,100 pairs in the United States and 700 pairs in Canada
Consumer Contact

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

Recall Details

Description:

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).

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop wearing the shoes and return them to any Naturalizer store for a full refund.

Incidents/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.

Sold Exclusively At:
Naturalizer stores nationwide from July 2011 through November 2011 for between $25 and $50.
Distributor(s):
Brown Shoe Company, Inc., of St. Louis, Mo.
Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
12-061

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