Men's Safety Toe Waterproof Hiker Boots
CPSC Recall #06-546 — April 24, 2006
Product
Men's Safety Toe Waterproof Hiker Boots
Description
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Rocky Shoes & Boots Inc., of Nelsonville, Ohio, is voluntarily recalling about 1,300 pairs of Men's Safety Toe Waterproof Hiker Boots. Product testing has demonstrated that the boots may not comply with applicable safety standards for crush and impact resistance. Consumers could suffer impact foot injuries.Name of Product: Men's Safety Toe Waterproof Hiker BootsUnits: About 1,300Distributor: Rocky Shoes & Boots Inc., of Nelsonville, OhioHazard: Product testing has demonstrated that the boots may not comply with applicable safety standards for crush and impact resistance. Consumers could suffer impact foot injuries.Description: The recalled boots are sold under the Georgia Boot brand name and include style numbers G1623 and G1624. The style numbers appear on sewn-in labels inside the boot. These boots come in brown, rust, beige, and brown Nubuck, which is a light, brushed, full-grain leather, with black or tan nylon mesh and are fully lined with breathable moisture wicking material. The hooks and eyelets are set on steel washers with a rubber sole. The Georgia Boot brand name appears on the outer tongue label and the backstrap webbing.Sold through: The recalled boots were sold nationwide through independent shoe stores, Web sites and other retail outlets from October 2005 through February 2006 for between $90 and $100.Manufactured In: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should stop using the boots immediately and return their boots to the place where purchased for a full refund.Consumer Contact: For more information, consumers can contact Rocky Shoes & Boots Inc. toll-free at (866) 762-5972, Ext. 2539 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.georgiaboot.com.
Hazard
Product testing has demonstrated that the boots may not comply with applicable safety standards for crush and impact resistance. Consumers could suffer impact foot injuries.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the boots immediately and return their boots to the place where purchased for a full refund.
Units Affected
About 1,300
Sold At
The recalled boots were sold nationwide through independent shoe stores, Web sites and other retail outlets from October 2005 through February 2006 for between $90 and $100.
Manufactured In
China