Madewell Recalls Women's Sandals Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC recall 15220. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The metal shank can dislodge and break through bottom of the outsole, posing a fall hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled shoes and contact Madewell to return them for a full refund.
CPSC recall 15220 has the recall date 20 Aug 2015. The notice names the firm Madewell. The recall has about 50,600 units. The median CPSC recall of 2015 has 6,500 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fall. CPSC gives the product type Sandals and Flip Flops.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | The firm has received eight reports of metal shanks dislodging and breaking through the bottom of the outsole. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 50,600 |
| Remedy options | Refund |
| Description | This recall involves all Madewell Sightseer sandals from the spring 2015 collection. Sandals with the following 10 style numbers and names in all sizes are being recalled: C0275 Sightseer Knotted Slide Sandal C0276 Sightseer T-Strap Thong Sandal in Black Leather C0277 Sightseer T-Strap Thong Sandal in Metallic Colorblock C0278 Sightseer Buckle Gladiator Sandal C0279 Sightseer Slide Sandal C1105 Sightseer Crisscross Sandal C5893 Sightseer T-Strap Toe-Loop Sandal C5895 Sightseer Ankle-Wrap Sandal in Shiny Silver C5897 Sightseer Lace-Up Sandal C6090 Sightseer Ankle-Wrap Sandal in Metallic Sand The style number is located on a sticker on the outsole. |
| Product | Sandals, About 50,600 (in addition about 300 were sold in Canada), Sandals and Flip Flops |
| Sold at | Madewell stores, online at madewell.com, online at shopbop.com from February 2015 to July 2015 for between $60 and $80. |
| Importer | Madewell Inc |
| Made in | Brazil |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 50,600Median of 2015: 6,500
- CPSC recalls of 2015
- 305
- Recalls of 2015 with one of the same hazards
- 21%
- Recalls of 2015 in the category Sandals and Flip Flops
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Madewell
- 2
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 29 Sep 2015 | Madewell Expands Recall of Women's Sandals Due to Fall Hazard |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 15220The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 15220. https://recallregister.com/product/6485-madewell-recalls-women-s-sandals-due-to-fall-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 15220 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
The firm has received eight reports of metal shanks dislodging and breaking through the bottom of the outsole. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Madewell stores, online at madewell.com, online at shopbop.com from February 2015 to July 2015 for between $60 and $80.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 15220?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Refund
- How many units are in CPSC recall 15220?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 50,600 (in addition about 300 were sold in Canada)