CPSCOctober 2, 2007

Timberland Steel Toe Boots recall: Foot Injury Hazard

Timberland Recalls Steel Toe Boots Due to Foot Injury Hazard

Why was Timberland Steel Toe Boots recalled?

The boots could fail to provide the intended protection against compression and impact, posing the risk of a foot injury to consumers.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should stop wearing the recalled boots immediately and contact The Timberland Company to receive a free replacement pair of boots. Contact: For more information, contact The Timberland Company at (800) 445-5545 between 8 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday, and Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, or visit the firm's Web site at www.timberland.com

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Timberland PRO Direct Attach Steel Toe Boots
Company
The Timberland Company, of Stratham, N.H.
Quantity
About 193,000 pairs
Sold at
Shoe stores and other independent retailers nationwide from September 2005 through September 2007 for between $90 and $115.
Recall date
October 2, 2007
Incidents / injuries
None reported. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

This recall involves the Timberland PRO Direct Attach Steel Toe Boots with model numbers 26002 (wheat nubuck leather), 65016 (wheat nubuck leather), 26038 (black full-grain leather), and 38021 (brown oiled full-grain leather). The model number is printed on a green loop tag on the inside of the boot, just below the size. The boots have a four digit date code ending in 35 and beginning with the numbers 25 through 45 (e.g. 2535, 2635.4535) which can also be found on the loop tag below the model number. Direct Attach Steel Toe boots made in China are not subject to this recall.

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