Timberland PRO Direct Attach Steel Toe Boots
CPSC Recall #08-500 — October 1, 2007
Product
Timberland PRO Direct Attach Steel Toe Boots
Description
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the Timberland Company, of Stratham, N.H., is voluntarily recalling about 193,000 pairs of Timberland PRO Direct Attach Steel Toe Boots. The boots could fail to provide the intended protection against compression and impact, posing the risk of a foot injury to consumers. Name of Product: Timberland PRO Direct Attach Steel Toe BootsUnits: About 193,000 pairsImporter: The Timberland Company, of Stratham, N.H.Hazard: The boots could fail to provide the intended protection against compression and impact, posing the risk of a foot injury to consumers.Incidents/Injuries: None reported. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.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.Sold at: Shoe stores and other independent retailers nationwide from September 2005 through September 2007 for between $90 and $115.Manufactured in: Dominican RepublicRemedy: Consumers should stop wearing the recalled boots immediately and contact The Timberland Company to receive a free replacement pair of boots.Consumer 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 website at www.timberland.com.
Hazard
The boots could fail to provide the intended protection against compression and impact, posing the risk of a foot injury to consumers.
Incidents / Injuries
None reported. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
Remedy
Consumers should stop wearing the recalled boots immediately and contact The Timberland Company to receive a free replacement pair of boots.
Units Affected
About 193,000 pairs
Sold At
Shoe stores and other independent retailers nationwide from September 2005 through September 2007 for between $90 and $115.
Importer
The Timberland Company, of Stratham, N.H.
Manufactured In
Dominican Republic