Hazardous Heels

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This is a new one—Culver City-based shoemaker Charles David is recalling 3,200 pairs of shoes sold in California Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack stores due to a faulty heel. The LA Times reports one customer received "minor bruising" after her stiletto heel detached from the rest of her shoe. Further details are on the paper's website, just in case you think you're at risk for a tumble as well. [To Live and Buy in LA]