Timberland Recalls Steel Toe Boots Due to Foot Injury Hazard

Recalled October 2, 2007 · CPSC recall 08500 · Timberland

Recalled Timberland Boots models 26002 and 65016

Recalled Timberland Boots models 26038 and 38021

Hazard

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

Remedy

Consumers should stop wearing the recalled boots immediately and contact The Timberland Company to receive a free replacement pair of boots.

Units

About 193,000 pairs

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.

What to do

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

Product

Timberland PRO Direct Attach Steel Toe Boots

Imported by

The Timberland Company, of Stratham, N.H.

Retailers

Shoe stores and other independent retailers nationwide from September 2005 through September 2007 for between $90 and $115.

Made in

Dominican Republic

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →