C. O. Lynch Enterprises Inc. Recalls Itasca Fusion Hiker Boots Due to Foot Injury Hazard
Recall 11307 · Aug 18, 2011 · C. O. Lynch Enterprises Inc.
5,200
units affected
5,200
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11307
- Date
- Aug 18, 2011
- Company
- C. O. Lynch Enterprises Inc.
- Units affected
- 5,200
- Product
- Itasca Fusion Hiker boots
- Product type
- Boots
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
Itasca men's shoes sizes 7 to 14 with the model name Fusion Hikers are being recalled. The model name Fusion, style number 45513 and order numbers 22215, 22216 or 22217 are printed on a label on the underside of the tongue. The word Itasca and the Itasca logo are embossed on the top of the tongue of the shoe and are also imprinted on the removable insole. The shoe is black with leather and nylon upper and a thermoplastic rubber (TPR) outsole. "Steel Toe" is printed on a tag on the outside of the shoe.
What can happen
The boots could fail to provide the intended protection against compression and impact, posing the risk of a foot injury to consumers. The boots have hard composite toe material rather than steel.
The fix
Consumers should stop wearing the recalled boots immediately and return the shoes to C. O. Lynch for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Big 5 Sporting Goods Stores between March 2011 and June 2011 for about $50.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled itasca fusion hiker boots?
Consumers should stop wearing the recalled boots immediately and return the shoes to C. O. Lynch for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The boots could fail to provide the intended protection against compression and impact, posing the risk of a foot injury to consumers. The boots have hard composite toe material rather than steel.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.