Rocky Brands Recalls Rocky Rubber Snake Boots Due to Failure of Snake Guard
Recall 15137 · May 19, 2015 · Rocky Brands
1,800
units affected
1,800
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15137
- Date
- May 19, 2015
- Company
- Rocky Brands
- Units affected
- 1,800
- Product
- Hunting Boots
- Product type
- Boots
- Remedy
- Refund, Replacement
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
The product
The recalled boots are 16-inch tall rubber hunting boots sold under the Rocky brand name. The recalled boots have a camouflage pattern on the outside of the shaft and foot. A white label on the inside of the shaft of has the Rocky logo, product number RKYS153, a date code between 12-14 and 01-15 in the MM-YY format and the words "Men's 16 Silent Hunter Snake Boot, Camo" below the product number and date code.
What can happen
The boots' snake guard can fail to protect the wearer's feet from a snake bite.
The fix
Consumers should stop wearing the recalled boots immediately and contact Rocky Brands for a full refund or a free pair of replacement snakebite-proof hunting boots in one of the following models: Lynx Snake, Classic Lynx Snake, Prolight Snake in lace up, pull-on or side-zip styles.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The company reports one incident of the boots' snake guard failing in which a Rocky Brands contractor sustained injuries from a snake bite while demonstrating the product.
- Sold at
- Various retailers nationwide, including Tomlinson's, Bowie Outfitters, and Mossy Oak stores, and online at www.rockyboots.com during March 2015 for about $200.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled hunting boots?
Consumers should stop wearing the recalled boots immediately and contact Rocky Brands for a full refund or a free pair of replacement snakebite-proof hunting boots in one of the following models: Lynx Snake, Classic Lynx Snake, Prolight Snake in lace up, pull-on or side-zip styles.
What is the hazard?
The boots' snake guard can fail to protect the wearer's feet from a snake bite.
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.