Timberland Recalls Children's Boots Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Recall 10076 · Dec 16, 2009 · Timberland
4,300
units affected
4,300
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10076
- Date
- Dec 16, 2009
- Company
- Timberland
- Units affected
- 4,300
- Product
- Precious Moments Angel Tree Toppers
- Product type
- Shoes, Sandals & Boots
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
This recall involves children's Timberland 6" Classic Scuffproof boots. The boots are wheat-colored leather and were sold in toddler size 4 through junior size 7. Model and manufacturer/date code numbers included in this recall are listed below. The model and manufacturer date code numbers are printed below the size on a white tag inside the boots. Model Numbers Manufacturer/Date Codes 34772 6456 6556 6656 6756 6856 34872 34972
What can happen
The logo stamped onto the children's boot's insoles contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately take the recalled boots away from children and contact Timberland to receive free replacement insoles for the boots.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Shoe stores and specialty retailers nationwide from June 2009 through October 2009 for between $50 and $70.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled precious moments angel tree toppers?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled boots away from children and contact Timberland to receive free replacement insoles for the boots.
What is the hazard?
The logo stamped onto the children's boot's insoles contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
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.