The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·09191·Announced 2009-04-09

Wal-Mart Recalls Women's Shoes Due to Detaching Heels and Fall Hazard

Wal-Mart is recalling about 200,000 pairs of George brand women's shoes because the heels can detach, posing a fall hazard. Consumers should stop wearing them and return them for a full 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 (fall hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is recalling about 200,000 pairs of George brand women's sling-back, pointed-toe shoes. The shoes were manufactured by Joyfair Footwear of Taipei, Taiwan, and sold in black, gray, and purple in sizes 5 ½ to 11. They were sold at Wal-Mart stores nationwide from June 2008 through December 2008 for about $13.

The recall is due to a fall hazard because the heels on the shoes can easily detach. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reports that no injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

Consumers should immediately stop wearing the shoes and return them to the nearest Wal-Mart for a full refund. For additional information, consumers can contact Wal-Mart Stores at (800) 925-6278 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.walmartstores.com.

The recalled product

Product
Women's Shoes
Manufacturer
Joyfair Footwear, of Taipei, Taiwan
Category
Consumer Product — Footwear
Hazard
Affected units
200,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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