White House | Black Market Women's Shoes Recalled by Impo International

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About 13,500 Women's high-heel shoes were voluntarily recalled by Impo International LLC, of Santa Maria, Calif., in cooperation with the CPSC.

Manufacturer: Baoding Footwear Co. Ltd., of China

Manufactured in: China

Hazard: The heels on the shoes can become unstable, posing a fall hazard.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

Description: This recall involves Versailles model (570053826) and Lourdes model (570053756) women's high-heeled shoes. The shoes have four-inch heels. The Versailles is cream, black and brown-colored faux snakeskin. The Lourdes is black-colored faux snakeskin with a white t-strap and trim. The model name is stamped inside the shoes and on the shoe box. The model number is printed on the shoe box.

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Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop wearing the recalled shoes and return them to a White House | Black Market store to receive a merchandise card for the full purchase price of the shoes, or contact White House | Black Market to receive instructions for returning the shoes by mail.

Sold at: White House | Black Market stores nationwide or online at whitehouseblackmarket.com from August 2012 through October 2012 for about $120.

Consumer Contact: White House | Black Market, toll-free at (877) 948-2525 anytime, email customerservice@whitehouseblackmarket.com or online at www.whitehouseblackmarket.com.

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