Timberland Recalls Steel Toe Boots Due to Foot Injury Hazard
Recall 08500 · Oct 2, 2007 · Timberland
193,000
units affected
193,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08500
- Date
- Oct 2, 2007
- Company
- Timberland
- Units affected
- 193,000
- Product
- Timberland PRO Direct Attach Steel Toe Boots
- Product type
- Shoes, Sandals & Boots
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
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.
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 fix
Consumers should stop wearing the recalled boots immediately and contact The Timberland Company to receive a free replacement pair of boots.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
- Sold at
- Shoe stores and other independent retailers nationwide from September 2005 through September 2007 for between $90 and $115.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled timberland pro direct attach steel toe boots?
Consumers should stop wearing the recalled boots immediately and contact The Timberland Company to receive a free replacement pair of boots.
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.
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.