July 7, 2009
Charles David is recalling women's shoes sold at Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack. The heel of the shoes can detach, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
The firm has received one report of a heel detaching, resulting in minor bruising.

The recall involves various colors and styles of Charles by Charles David brand (item #SAMPCHSHOE) and Charles David of California brand (item #SAMPCDSHOE) women's sample shoes. The shoes were sold in women's sizes 7 and 9. The item number can be located on the original receipt.
The shoes were sold at Nordstrom stores in California and Nordstrom Rack stores nationwide from April 2009 through June 2009 for between $22 and $80. They were made in China, Spain, and Italy.
Consumers should stop wearing the recalled shoes immediately and return them to any Nordstrom or Nordstrom Rack store for a full refund.
For additional information, call Nordstrom at (800) 804-0806 between 7 a.m. and 1 a.m. ET Monday through Friday, e-mail Nordstrom at contact@nordstrom.com, or visit www.nordstrom.com.
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).