CPSC, Rocky Shoes & Boots, Inc. Announce Recall of Men's Safety-Toe Hiker Boots

Recalled April 25, 2006 · CPSC recall 06546 · Rocky Shoes & Boots

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.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the boots immediately and return their boots to the place where purchased for a full refund.

Units

About 1,300

Description

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 to do

Consumers should stop using the boots immediately and return their boots to the place where purchased for a full refund.

Contact

For more information, consumers can contact Rocky Shoes & Boots Inc. toll-free at (866) 762-5972, Ext. 2539 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.georgiaboot.com

Product

Men's Safety Toe Waterproof Hiker Boots

Distributed by

Rocky Shoes & Boots Inc., of Nelsonville, Ohio

Retailers

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.

Made in

China

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