CPSC recall · Reported October 13, 2004
CPSC, LaCrosse Footwear, Inc. Announce Recall of Work Boots
The protective toe cap on the boots may not provide sufficient impact and compression protection. This could result in crushing, bruising, or other injury to the wearer's foot.
LaCrosse Footwear Inc., of Portland, Ore. recalled The Polar and Trailblazer style boots were sold in black or brown with the company name "….
CPSC, LaCrosse Footwear, Inc. Announce Recall of Work Boots was recalled by LaCrosse Footwear Inc., of Portland, Ore. in October 13, 2004. Reason: The protective toe cap on the boots may not provide sufficient impact and compression protection. This could …. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the boots immediately and contact LaCrosse to receive a store…. Verify recall #05010 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
LaCrosse Footwear Inc., of Portland, Ore. issued this CPSC recall-The protective toe cap on the boots may not provide sufficient impact and compression protection. This could ….
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- October 13, 2004
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #05010 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
The Polar and Trailblazer style boots were sold in black or brown with the company name "LaCrosse" written on the side of the boot. The boots have the style name "Polar" or "Trailblazer" and one of the following style numbers on the inside of the tongue of the boot: 693100, 00693100, and 466000. Only these style numbers are included in this recall.
Reason for recall
The protective toe cap on the boots may not provide sufficient impact and compression protection. This could result in crushing, bruising, or other injury to the wearer's foot.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using the boots immediately and contact LaCrosse to receive a store credit toward the purchase of a new pair of boots.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 05010 |
| Date reported | October 13, 2004 |
| Date initiated | October 13, 2004 |
| Recalling firm | LaCrosse Footwear Inc., of Portland, Ore. |
| Affected scope | About 8,400 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should stop using the boots immediately and contact LaCrosse to receive a store credit toward the purchase of a new pai…
- Check the recall number (05010) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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