CPSC Recall in 2005: CPSC, Target Corp. Announce Recall of Women's Boots

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall details below. You can also see similar information for other consumer product recalls in 2005.

Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 05-115

Date: February 17, 2005

Product Name: Merona Women's Sidezip "ENA" Style Boots

Recall Description:

The Merona Women's sidezip boot comes in black or brown with a three-inch heel in sizes 5 1/2 through 11. 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".

Hazard Description:

The heel on the boot can detach from the sole while in use, causing the consumer to fall.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units: About 135,000

Incidents:

Target has received 19 complaints of the heels breaking off, including one report of a sprained ankle.

Sold At:

Target stores nationwide and through Target's Web site from July 2004 through January 2005 for about $25.

Manufactured In:

China