CPSC Recall in 2015: Madewell Expands Recall of 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: 15-254

Date: September 29, 2015

Product Name: Sandals

Recall Description:

The metal shank in Madewell Katya model sandals can dislodge and break through bottom of the outsole.

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 570 in the United States (in addition, 3 were sold in Canada) (Madewell recalled 50,600 women's Sightseer sandals in August 2015 for the same hazard)

Incidents:

The firm has received one report of a metal shank dislodging and breaking through the bottom of the outsole. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At:

Madewell stores nationwide and online at madewell.com from April 2015 through August 2015 for about $100.

Manufactured In:

Brazil