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Wolverine Recalls Caterpillar Logger Boots; Can Pose Shock Hazard To User Due to Mislabeling

Recalled August 28, 2007 · CPSC recall 07291 · Wolverine

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Hazard
The recalled logger boots could be incorrectly labeled as resistant to electrical current. This poses a shock hazard to consumers who come in contact with an electrical current.
Remedy
Consumers should stop wearing the recalled boots immediately and contact Wolverine World Wide to receive a free replacement pair of boots.
Units
About 9,500
Incidents / injuries
None reported.

Description

This recall involves Caterpillar brand steel toe logger boots. The boots were sold in women's and men's sizes. Women's boots were sold in black and have stock number P88030. Men's boots were sold in brown and black and have stock numbers P88033 or P88034. Stock numbers are printed on a label on the tongue of the shoe. The Caterpillar logo and "EH" are also printed on the label. The word "Caterpillar" is printed on the outside of the boots.

What to do

Consumers should stop wearing the recalled boots immediately and contact Wolverine World Wide to receive a free replacement pair of boots.

Contact

For additional information, contact Wolverine World Wide at (800) 789-8586 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site www.wolverineworldwide.com. Consumers can also send an email to the company at [email protected], or write to Attn: Melissa Newman at Wolverine World Wide at 9341 Courtland Drive NE, Rockford, Mich.49351

Product
Logger Boots
Manufacturer(s)
Wolverine World Wide Inc., of Rockford, Mich.
Retailers
Shoe stores and other independent retailers nationwide from September 2006 through July 2007 for between $90 and $130.
Made in
China

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