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CPSC recall · Reported August 18, 2011

C. O. Lynch Enterprises Inc. Recalls Itasca Fusion Hiker 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 boots have hard composite toe material r…

Recall #
11307
Affected scope
About 5,200
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C. O. Lynch Enterprises, Inc., of Roseville, Minn. recalled Itasca men's shoes sizes 7 to 14 with the model name Fusion Hikers are being recalled. Th….

C. O. Lynch Enterprises Inc. Recalls Itasca Fusion Hiker Boots Due to Foot Injury Hazard was recalled by C. O. Lynch Enterprises, Inc., of Roseville, Minn. in August 18, 2011. 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 return the shoes to C. O…. Verify recall #11307 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

C. O. Lynch Enterprises, Inc., of Roseville, Minn. 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 #11307 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

Itasca men's shoes sizes 7 to 14 with the model name Fusion Hikers are being recalled. The model name Fusion, style number 45513 and order numbers 22215, 22216 or 22217 are printed on a label on the underside of the tongue. The word Itasca and the Itasca logo are embossed on the top of the tongue of the shoe and are also imprinted on the removable insole. The shoe is black with leather and nylon upper and a thermoplastic rubber (TPR) outsole. "Steel Toe" is printed on a tag on the outside of the shoe.

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. The boots have hard composite toe material rather than steel.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop wearing the recalled boots immediately and return the shoes to C. O. Lynch for a full refund.

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 11307
Date reported August 18, 2011
Date initiated August 18, 2011
Recalling firm C. O. Lynch Enterprises, Inc., of Roseville, Minn.
Affected scope About 5,200
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 return the shoes to C. O. Lynch for a full refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
Itasca men's shoes sizes 7 to 14 with the model name Fusion Hikers are being recalled. The model name Fusion, style number 45513 and order numbers 22215, 22216 or 22217 are printed on a label on the underside of the tongue. The word Itasca and the Itasca logo are embossed on the top of the tongue of the shoe and are also imprinted on the removable insole. The shoe is black with leather and nylon upper and a thermoplastic rubber (TPR) outsole. "Steel Toe" is printed on a tag on the outside of the shoe.. Recalled by C. O. Lynch Enterprises, Inc., of Roseville, Minn.. Units affected: About 5,200.
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. The boots have hard composite toe material rather than steel.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should stop wearing the recalled boots immediately and return the shoes to C. O. Lynch for a full refund.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on August 18, 2011. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 11307.
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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