Timberland · Recalled
Timberland Recalls Steel Toe Boots Due to Foot Injury Hazard
The boots could fail to provide the intended protection against compression and impact, posing the risk of a foot injury to consumers.
- Units
- About 193,000 pairs
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $90–$115
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Shoe stores and other independent retailers nationwide from September 2005 through September 2007 for between $90 and $115.
- Product type
- Shoes, Sandals & Boots
- Made in
- Dominican Republic
- Recalled by
- The Timberland Company, of Stratham, N.H.
Incident log
None reported. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop wearing the recalled boots immediately and contact The Timberland Company to receive a free replacement pair of boots.
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
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 OCT 02 2007; last revised MAY 23 2014.
