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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.

Recall #
08500
Affected scope
About 193,000 pairs
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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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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

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
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
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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…

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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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.. Units affected: About 193,000 pairs.
Why was this product recalled?
The boots could fail to provide the intended protection against compression and impact, posing the risk of a foot injury to consumers.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should stop wearing the recalled boots immediately and contact The Timberland Company to receive a free replacement pair of boots.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on October 2, 2007. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 08500.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product?
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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