The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·15254·Announced 2015-09-29

Madewell Recalls Katya Sandals Due to Metal Shank Fall Hazard

Madewell is recalling Katya sandals because a metal shank can dislodge and break through the outsole, posing a fall hazard. No injuries have been reported.

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.

Plain-English summary

Madewell Inc. is recalling all sizes and colors of the Katya sandal from the spring 2015 collection. The metallic sand or rose gold-colored leather sandals have a wide strap with a lace-up thong, and the style number C5840 is located on a sticker on the outsole.

The recall is due to a hazard where the metal shank can dislodge and break through the bottom of the outsole, posing a fall hazard. The firm has received one report of a metal shank dislodging and breaking through the bottom of the outsole, but no injuries have been reported.

About 570 units were sold in the United States and 3 in Canada at Madewell stores nationwide and online at madewell.com from April 2015 through August 2015 for about $100. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled shoes and contact Madewell to return them for a full refund.

The recalled product

Product
Sandals
Manufacturer
Madewell Inc., of New York, N.Y.
Category
Consumer Product — Footwear
Hazard
Affected units
570

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Related recalls

Same manufacturer · Madewell Inc., of New York, N.Y.

See all →

Same hazard · fall hazard

See all →