Rocky Shoes & Boots, Inc. · Recalled
CPSC, Rocky Shoes & Boots, Inc. Announce Recall of Men's Safety-Toe 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.
- Units
- About 1,300
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $90–$100
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- 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.
- Product type
- Shoes, Sandals & Boots
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Rocky Shoes & Boots Inc., of Nelsonville, Ohio
Incident log
None stated.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using the boots immediately and return their boots to the place where purchased for a full refund.
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
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated APR 25 2006; last revised AUG 08 2024.