CPSC Recall in 2004: CPSC, Target Corp. Announce Recall of Suede Sandals

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Target Corporation, Minneapolis, Minn. is voluntarily recalling 1.2 million Mossimo beaded sandals. The sole of the sandal can become slippery, causing the consumer to fall and receive bodily injury.Name of Product: Mossimo Beaded SandalsUnits: 1.2 millionImporter: Target Corporation, Minneapolis, Minn.Hazard: The sole of the sandal can become slippery, causing the consumer to fall and receive bodily injury.Incidents/Injuries: Target has received 15 reports of incidents involving falls. There have been nine injuries reported including injuries to the back, head and wrist, and reports of broken bones and bruising.Description: The Mossimo thong sandals have beads and shells sewn onto the straps. The sandals were sold in beige or brown suede in sizes ranging from 5 to 10, whole sizes only. "Mossimo" is engraved on the inner sole, and the size of the sandal is printed on a clear label affixed to the side.Sold at: Target Stores nationwide from January 2004 through August 2004 for about $10.00.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should return their sandals to their nearest Target store for a gift card from Target in the amount of a full refund of the purchase price plus applicable state taxes.Contact: For more information consumers can contact Target at (800) 440-0680 between 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday and 9:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Saturday, or at the firm's website at www.target.com.

The sole of the sandal can become slippery, causing the consumer to fall and receive bodily injury.

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Target has received 15 reports of incidents involving falls. There have been nine injuries reported including injuries to the back, head and wrist, and reports of broken bones and bruising.

Target Stores nationwide from January 2004 through August 2004 for about $10.00.

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