Women's Shoes Recalled by Wal-Mart Due to Fall Hazard

Women's Shoes Recalled by Wal-Mart Due to Fall Hazard NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 9, 2009 Release #09-191 Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 925-6278 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Women’s Shoes Recalled by Wal-Mart Due to Fall Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Women’s Shoes Units: About 200,000 pairs Importer: Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark. Manufacturer: Joyfair Footwear, of Taipei, Taiwan Hazard: Heels on the shoes can easily detach, posing a fall hazard to consumers. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: This recall involves women’s sling-back, pointed-toe shoes sold under the George brand. The shoes were sold in three colors, black, grey and purple, and in sizes 5 ½ to 11. Sold exclusively at: Wal-Mart stores nationwide from June 2008 through December 2008 for about $13. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop wearing the shoes and return them to the nearest Wal-Mart for a full refund. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Wal-Mart Stores at (800) 925-6278 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.walmartstores.com for more information.