Injuries caused by snapping heels from THE ICONIC prompt massive product recall
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Customers of popular online retailer THE ICONIC have been warned over a product recall that affects all customers, locally and internationally.
An issue has been identified with the Square Toe Leather Ankle Boots sold by AERE–a brand exclusive to THE ICONIC–between March 5 and August 3 this year. The boots, which come in brown, black, and beige leather, display the identifying number W23AE0021.
'Consumers should stop wearing the boots immediately,' according to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC).
'The heels on these boots may snap during wear,' the ACCC added.
'There is a risk of ankle or fall injuries if the boot heel snaps while in use. Incidents and an associated injury have been reported.'
If you or anyone you know owns a pair of AERE Square Toe Leather Ankle Boots, the ACCC suggests you stop using the product immediately and return it to THE ICONIC for a full refund.
Contact THE ICONIC’s customer support team at +61 2 8294 8828 (Australia) or 0800 461 244 (New Zealand) or by using the Live Chat feature on their website: https://www.theiconic.com.au/ and https://www.theiconic.co.nz/.
You may also read the full recall here.
Product recalls play a critical role in the business world, particularly when a consumer's safety is at stake. Essentially, a product recall is a request by a manufacturer to return a product following the discovery of defects or safety issues that might endanger the consumer or put the maker at risk of legal action.
Another product recall that was recently issued due to fire risk is this popular product from The Oodie, an online retailer of wearable blankets.
The impacted Oodies were sold online between September 29, 2022, and July 14, 2023. It is likely that many impact Oodies were gifted to children for Christmas, and adults have also been known to purchase this product due to its lower price point.
You can read more about this recall in this article we wrote.
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An issue has been identified with the Square Toe Leather Ankle Boots sold by AERE–a brand exclusive to THE ICONIC–between March 5 and August 3 this year. The boots, which come in brown, black, and beige leather, display the identifying number W23AE0021.
'Consumers should stop wearing the boots immediately,' according to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC).
'The heels on these boots may snap during wear,' the ACCC added.
'There is a risk of ankle or fall injuries if the boot heel snaps while in use. Incidents and an associated injury have been reported.'
If you or anyone you know owns a pair of AERE Square Toe Leather Ankle Boots, the ACCC suggests you stop using the product immediately and return it to THE ICONIC for a full refund.
Contact THE ICONIC’s customer support team at +61 2 8294 8828 (Australia) or 0800 461 244 (New Zealand) or by using the Live Chat feature on their website: https://www.theiconic.com.au/ and https://www.theiconic.co.nz/.
You may also read the full recall here.
Product recalls play a critical role in the business world, particularly when a consumer's safety is at stake. Essentially, a product recall is a request by a manufacturer to return a product following the discovery of defects or safety issues that might endanger the consumer or put the maker at risk of legal action.
Another product recall that was recently issued due to fire risk is this popular product from The Oodie, an online retailer of wearable blankets.
The impacted Oodies were sold online between September 29, 2022, and July 14, 2023. It is likely that many impact Oodies were gifted to children for Christmas, and adults have also been known to purchase this product due to its lower price point.
You can read more about this recall in this article we wrote.
Key Takeaways
- Leather boots by AERE–a brand exclusive to THE ICONIC–have been recalled due to defective heels.
- The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) stated that the heels of the boots may snap during wear, leading to potential ankle or fall injuries.
- The boots, available in brown, black, and beige, were sold to local and international customers on THE ICONIC from March 5 to August 3.
- Customers are advised to stop wearing the boots immediately and return them for a full refund.