CPSCAugust 18, 2011

C. O. Lynch Enterprises Inc. Itasca Fusion Hiker Boots recall: Foot Injury Hazard

C. O. Lynch Enterprises Inc. Recalls Itasca Fusion Hiker Boots Due to Foot Injury Hazard

Why was C. O. Lynch Enterprises Inc. Itasca Fusion Hiker Boots recalled?

The boots could fail to provide the intended protection against compression and impact, posing the risk of a foot injury to consumers. The boots have hard composite toe material rather than steel.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should stop wearing the recalled boots immediately and return the shoes to C. O. Lynch for a full refund. Contact: For additional information, contact C. O. Lynch toll-free at (800) 225-2565 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or via email at [email protected]

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
Itasca Fusion Hiker boots
Company
C. O. Lynch Enterprises, Inc., of Roseville, Minn.
Quantity
About 5,200
Sold at
Big 5 Sporting Goods Stores between March 2011 and June 2011 for about $50.
Recall date
August 18, 2011
Incidents / injuries
None reported
Agency
CPSC

Product description

Itasca men's shoes sizes 7 to 14 with the model name Fusion Hikers are being recalled. The model name Fusion, style number 45513 and order numbers 22215, 22216 or 22217 are printed on a label on the underside of the tongue. The word Itasca and the Itasca logo are embossed on the top of the tongue of the shoe and are also imprinted on the removable insole. The shoe is black with leather and nylon upper and a thermoplastic rubber (TPR) outsole. "Steel Toe" is printed on a tag on the outside of the shoe.

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