CPSC Recall in 2015: Madewell Recalls Women's Sandals Due to Fall Hazard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

See the recall details below. You can also see similar information for other consumer product recalls in 2015.

Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 15-220

Date: August 20, 2015

Product Name: Sandals

Recall Description:

The metal shank can dislodge and break through bottom of the outsole, posing a fall hazard.

Hazard Description:

The metal shank can dislodge and break through bottom of the outsole, posing a fall hazard.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units: About 50,600 (in addition about 300 were sold in Canada)

Incidents:

The firm has received eight reports of metal shanks dislodging and breaking through the bottom of the outsole. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At:

Madewell stores, online at madewell.com, online at shopbop.com from February 2015 to July 2015 for between $60 and $80.

Manufactured In:

Brazil