CPSC, Georgia Boot Announce Recall of Steel Toe Boots

Recalled July 14, 2004 · CPSC recall 04177 · Georgia Boot

Recalled Georgia Boot Steel Toe Logger Boots

Hazard

The boots may have been mislabeled to indicate that they are resistant to electrical current, which is incorrect. This may result in a serious shock or electrocution to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the boots immediately and return them to the company so they can be re-labeled or provided with a new pair of boots, free of charge.

Units

About 10,000

Incidents / injuries

Georgia Boot has not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.

Description

The recalled steel toe logger boots are brown and black and have laces that tie up to the calf. The recalled boots have stock numbers of G8320, G8322, and G9360, which can be found on a label under the tongue of the boot. The same label has stitching of the "Georgia Boot" name.

What to do

Consumers should stop using the boots immediately and return them to the company so they can be re-labeled or provided with a new pair of boots, free of charge.

Contact

Call Georgia Boot toll-free at (877) 795-2410 anytime, send an e-mail to the Company at [email protected], or write to Georgia Boot, P.O. Box 10, Franklin, TN 37063, Attn: EH Product - Labeling Issue. Consumers also can log on to the company's website at www.georgiaboot.com

Product

Georgia Boot Steel Toe Logger Boots

Manufacturer(s)

Georgia Boot, of Franklin, Tenn.

Retailers

Retail shoe stores nationwide and independent retail stores sold these boots from October 2002 through April 2004 for between $80 and $150.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →