Wolverine Recalls Caterpillar Logger Boots; Can Pose Shock Hazard To User Due to Mislabeling
Recall 07291 · Aug 28, 2007 · Wolverine
9,500
units affected
9,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07291
- Date
- Aug 28, 2007
- Company
- Wolverine
- Units affected
- 9,500
- Product
- Logger Boots
- Product type
- Shoes, Sandals & Boots
- Hazard
- Electric shock
The product
This recall involves Caterpillar brand steel toe logger boots. The boots were sold in women's and men's sizes. Women's boots were sold in black and have stock number P88030. Men's boots were sold in brown and black and have stock numbers P88033 or P88034. Stock numbers are printed on a label on the tongue of the shoe. The Caterpillar logo and "EH" are also printed on the label. The word "Caterpillar" is printed on the outside of the boots.
What can happen
The recalled logger boots could be incorrectly labeled as resistant to electrical current. This poses a shock hazard to consumers who come in contact with an electrical current.
The fix
Consumers should stop wearing the recalled boots immediately and contact Wolverine World Wide to receive a free replacement pair of boots.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Shoe stores and other independent retailers nationwide from September 2006 through July 2007 for between $90 and $130.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled logger boots?
Consumers should stop wearing the recalled boots immediately and contact Wolverine World Wide to receive a free replacement pair of boots.
What is the hazard?
The recalled logger boots could be incorrectly labeled as resistant to electrical current. This poses a shock hazard to consumers who come in contact with an electrical current.
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.