The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·05115·Announced 2005-02-18

Target Recalls Merona Women's Sidezip Boots Due to Heel Detachment Risk

Target is recalling Merona Women's Sidezip "ENA" Style Boots because the heel can detach from the sole, causing falls. Consumers should stop wearing them and return them for a refund.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where injury has been reported (one sprained ankle), fitting the 'High' severity criteria for products where injury has not yet been reported as severe or fatal, but actual harm occurred.

Plain-English summary

Target Corp. is recalling approximately 135,000 Merona Women's Sidezip "ENA" Style Boots. The recall was initiated because the heel on the boot can detach from the sole while in use, which can cause the consumer to fall. The boots were sold in black or brown with a three-inch heel in sizes 5 1/2 through 11.

Target has received 19 complaints regarding the heels breaking off, including one report of a sprained ankle. The affected boots were sold at Target stores nationwide and through Target's website from July 2004 through January 2005 for about $25. The style numbers included in this recall are 096-10-1180 through 1190 for the black boots and 096-10-1200 through 1210 for the brown boots. These numbers appear on the interior zipper liner along with the words, "All Man Made Materials," "Made in China," "Merona" and "ENA."

Consumers should stop wearing the boots immediately and return them to the nearest Target store for a full refund. Consumers can also call Target at (800) 440-0680 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Saturday, or visit Target's website at www.target.com.

The recalled product

Product
Merona Women's Sidezip "ENA" Style Boots
Manufacturer
Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn.
Category
Consumer Product — Footwear
Hazard
Affected units
135,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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