Merona Women's Sidezip "ENA" Style Boots
CPSC Recall #05-115 — February 17, 2005
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 05-115 |
| Recall Date | February 17, 2005 |
| Remedy Type | Refund |
| Units Affected | About 135,000 |
| Importer | Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn. |
| Manufactured In | China |
Where It Was Sold
| Target stores nationwide and through Target's Web site from July 2004 through January 2005 for about $25. |
Product
Merona Women's Sidezip "ENA" Style Boots
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
The heel on the boot can detach from the sole while in use, causing the consumer to fall.
Incidents & Injuries
Target has received 19 complaints of the heels breaking off, including one report of a sprained ankle.
Remedy Instructions
Consumers should stop wearing the boots immediately and return them to the nearest Target store for a full refund.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Refund at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Refund) at no cost to you.
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In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.