Safety regulator, Rocky Shoes & Boots, Inc. Announce Recall of Men's Safety-Toe Hiker Boots
Recall 06546 · Apr 25, 2006 · Rocky Shoes & Boots Inc.
1,300
units affected
1,300
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06546
- Date
- Apr 25, 2006
- Company
- Rocky Shoes & Boots Inc.
- Units affected
- 1,300
- Product
- Men's Safety Toe Waterproof Hiker Boots
- Product type
- Shoes, Sandals & Boots
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the boots immediately and return their boots to the place where purchased for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled men's safety toe waterproof hiker boots?
Consumers should stop using the boots immediately and return their boots to the place where purchased for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
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.
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.