Next recalls two sandal styles over fall and injury risk

Next has recalled two styles of Mint Velvet Raya Espadrille Wedge Sandals after a safety notice warned that their footbeds may detach during wear, potentially causing a fall and injury. The recall applies to light tan and brown wedge sandals, identified by model numbers Y79431 and Y79434. The Office for Product Safety and Standards said the footbed could become dislodged from the wedge heel while the sandals are being worn. If that happens, the wearer could fall and be injured, the agency said. Next has recalled the products from customers and contacted people who bought them directly, according to the notice. Owners are advised to stop using the sandals and follow the instructions sent by Next to arrange a refund or replacement. The sandals were described as neutral suede, open-toe shoes with an espadrille mid-wedge heel, gold-tone stud detailing and an ankle-strap buckle fastening. The affected styles were listed as currently unavailable on Next’s website in reports of the recall. The safety notice said the products do not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations. The articles reporting the recall rely on that notice, which identifies the possible...