Next recalls Mint Velvet sandals over footbed detachment risk

Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 14 Oct, 09:58 · Archive

Next has recalled Mint Velvet Raya wedge sandals after the footbed was found to detach from the heel during wear, causing a fall risk.

Next has recalled the Mint Velvet Raya Espadrille Wedge Sandals after safety regulators identified an injury risk. The Office for Product Safety and Standards published a recall notice on 13 October 2026, finding that the footwear presents a danger because the footbed can become dislodged from the wedge heel during wear.

If the footbed unexpectedly detaches while being worn, wearers could lose their balance and fall, leading to injuries. Safety officials confirmed that the sandals fail to meet the legal requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.

The affected sandals are the Mint Velvet Raya Espadrille Wedge Sandals sold by Next in light tan and brown. Buyers should check their footwear for model numbers Y79431 and Y79434. The country of origin is recorded as unknown.

Next has initiated corrective action and contacted consumers who purchased the sandals directly to explain the recall process. Owners are advised to stop wearing them immediately and should follow Next's instructions to arrange for a full refund or replacement.

Local Authority Trading Standards submitted the product safety alert under notification number 2610-0072.

Next recalls Mint Velvet sandals over footbed detachment risk — Image: Swindon Advertiser

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Shoppers warned 'stop wearing' Next sandals over potential injury riskNext has recalled Mint Velvet Raya wedge sandals over concerns the footbed could detach from the heel and cause wearers to fall.Swindon Advertiser · 14 Oct, 09:29
Shoppers warned 'stop wearing' Next sandals over potential injury riskNext has recalled Mint Velvet Raya wedge sandals over concerns the footbed could detach from the heel and cause wearers to fall.This Is Wiltshire · 14 Oct, 09:29
Shoppers warned 'stop wearing' Next sandals over potential injury riskNext has recalled Mint Velvet Raya wedge sandals over concerns the footbed could detach from the heel and cause wearers to fall.Wiltshire Times · 14 Oct, 09:29
Shoppers warned 'stop wearing' Next sandals over potential injury riskNext has recalled Mint Velvet Raya wedge sandals over concerns the footbed could detach from the heel and cause wearers to fall.Gazette & Herald · 14 Oct, 09:29

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