CPSC recall · Reported October 2, 2007
Timberland Recalls Steel Toe Boots Due to Foot Injury Hazard
The boots could fail to provide the intended protection against compression and impact, posing the risk of a foot injury to consumers.
The CPSC recalled This recall involves the Timberland PRO Direct Attach Steel Toe Boots with model numbers ….
Timberland Recalls Steel Toe Boots Due to Foot Injury Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in October 2, 2007. Reason: The boots could fail to provide the intended protection against compression and impact, posing the risk of a …. Remedy: Consumers should stop wearing the recalled boots immediately and contact The Timberland C…. Verify recall #08500 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-The boots could fail to provide the intended protection against compression and impact, posing the risk of a ….
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- agency class
- October 2, 2007
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #08500 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
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.
Reason for recall
The boots could fail to provide the intended protection against compression and impact, posing the risk of a foot injury to consumers.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop wearing the recalled boots immediately and contact The Timberland Company to receive a free replacement pair of boots.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 08500 |
| Date reported | October 2, 2007 |
| Date initiated | October 2, 2007 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 193,000 pairs |
| 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 wearing the recalled boots immediately and contact The Timberland Company to receive a free replacement pai…
- Check the recall number (08500) 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
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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