Timberland Recalls Steel Toe Boots Due to Foot Injury Hazard
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The boots could fail to provide the intended protection against compression and impact, posing the risk of a foot injury to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Timberland PRO Direct Attach Steel Toe Boots
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Timberland-Recalls-Steel-Toe-Boots-Due-to-Foot-Injury-Hazard |
| Title | Timberland Recalls Steel Toe Boots Due to Foot Injury Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/18ff96ba219d4389a5192eb6a5c1f437.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Timberland Boots models 26002 and 65016 |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/f3b93771ea1747f89aac2334748aa74d.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Timberland Boots models 26038 and 38021 |
| Hazards › Name | The boots could fail to provide the intended protection against compression and impact, posing the risk of a foot injury to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries. |
| Products › Name | Timberland PRO Direct Attach Steel Toe Boots |
| Products › Type | Shoes, Sandals & Boots |
| Products › Category I D | 2122 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 193,000 pairs |
| Recall I D | 4493 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop wearing the recalled boots immediately and contact The Timberland Company to receive a free replacement pair of boots. |
| Importers › Name | The Timberland Company, of Stratham, N.H. |
| Retailers › Name | Shoe stores and other independent retailers nationwide from September 2005 through September 2007 for between $90 and $115. |
| Recall Date | 2007-10-02T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 08500 |
| 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 Web site at www.timberland.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Dominican Republic |