Georgia Boot Steel Toe Logger Boots

CPSC Recall #04-177 — July 13, 2004

Recall Summary

Recall Number04-177
Recall DateJuly 13, 2004
Remedy TypeReplace
Units AffectedAbout 10,000
ManufacturerGeorgia Boot, of Franklin, Tenn.
Manufactured InChina

Where It Was Sold

Retail shoe stores nationwide and independent retail stores sold these boots from October 2002 through April 2004 for between $80 and $150.

Product

Georgia Boot Steel Toe Logger Boots

Description

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Georgia Boot, of Franklin, Tenn. is voluntarily recalling about 10,000 pairs of Georgia Boot Steel Toe Logger Boots. The boots may have been mislabeled to indicate that they are resistant to electrical current, which is incorrect. This may result in a serious shock or electrocution to consumers.Name of product: Georgia Boot Steel Toe Logger BootsUnits: About 10,000 pairsManufacturer: Georgia Boot, of Franklin, Tenn.Hazard: The boots may have been mislabeled to indicate that they are resistant to electrical current, which is incorrect. This may result in a serious shock or electrocution to consumers.Incidents/Injuries: Georgia Boot has not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.Description: The recalled steel toe logger boots are brown and black and have laces that tie up to the calf. The recalled boots have stock numbers of G8320, G8322, and G9360, which can be found on a label under the tongue of the boot. The same label has stitching of the "Georgia Boot" name.Sold at: Retail shoe stores nationwide and independent retail stores sold these boots from October 2002 through April 2004 for between $80 and $150.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should stop using the boots immediately and return them to the company so they can be re-labeled or provided with a new pair of boots, free of charge.Consumer Contact: Call Georgia Boot toll-free at (877) 795-2410 anytime, send an e-mail to the Company at [email protected], or write to Georgia Boot, P.O. Box 10, Franklin, TN 37063, Attn: EH Product - Labeling Issue. Consumers also can log on to the company's website at www.georgiaboot.com. 

Hazard

The boots may have been mislabeled to indicate that they are resistant to electrical current, which is incorrect. This may result in a serious shock or electrocution to consumers.

Incidents & Injuries

Georgia Boot has not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.

Remedy Instructions

Consumers should stop using the boots immediately and return them to the company so they can be re-labeled or provided with a new pair of boots, free of charge. 

What Should You Do?

Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Replace at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Replace) at no cost to you.

No — you should stop using the product entirely, not just unplug it. Electric shock and fire hazards in recalled electrical products often involve internal wiring defects, faulty components, or insulation failures that can cause harm even after the product has been off for a period of time. Do not attempt to repair the product yourself. Keep it unplugged and stored safely until you receive the manufacturer's remedy. If the product has already shown signs of overheating, sparking, or discoloration, handle it carefully and consider contacting your local fire department for guidance on safe disposal.

In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.

If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.