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Red Wing Shoes Recalls Steel Toe Work Boots Due to Impact Hazard

Reported: December 19, 2013 Initiated: December 19, 2013 #14066

Product Description

This recall involves 45 styles of Red Wing men's steel toe work boots in sizes 11 to 18 and widths ranging from B to H depending on the size and style. The boots have 6, 8, 10 or 11 inch ankle height and were sold in brown, black and maroon-colored leather. The following style numbers are included in the recall: 2206, 2211, 2223, 2226, 2230, 2238, 2249, 2254, 2270, 2404, 2405, 2406, 2408, 2412, 2414, 2426, 2491, 3505, 3507, 3508, 3526, 3528, 3568, 4208, 4210, 4273, 4406, 4414, 4425, 4433, 4435, 4436, 4437, 4438, 4445, 4481, 4483, 4484, 4494, 22406, 22408, 52406, 52408, 82406 and 82408. Date codes between 12/12 and 11/13 are included in the recall. The style number, date code and Red Wing Shoes are printed on a label inside the boot's tongue. For the complete list, see the firm's website.

Reason for Recall

The steel toe cap in the boots could fail to protect the wearer's feet in an impact.

Remedy

Consumers should stop wearing the recalled boots immediately and return them to a Red Wing store/dealer or contact Red Wing Shoes for a free replacement pair of boots.

Details

Units Affected
About 105,000 pairs in the United States and 9,000 in Canada

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves 45 styles of Red Wing men's steel toe work boots in sizes 11 to 18 and widths ranging from B to H depending on the size and style. The boots have 6, 8, 10 or 11 inch ankle height and were sold in brown, black and maroon-colored leather. The following style numbers are included in the recall: 2206, 2211, 2223, 2226, 2230, 2238, 2249, 2254, 2270, 2404, 2405, 2406, 2408, 2412, 2414, 2426, 2491, 3505, 3507, 3508, 3526, 3528, 3568, 4208, 4210, 4273, 4406, 4414, 4425, 4433, 4435, 4436, 4437, 4438, 4445, 4481, 4483, 4484, 4494, 22406, 22408, 52406, 52408, 82406 and 82408. Date codes between 12/12 and 11/13 are included in the recall. The style number, date code and Red Wing Shoes are printed on a label inside the boot's tongue. For the complete list, see the firm's website.. Recalled by Red Wing Shoe Company Inc., of Red Wing, Minn.. Units affected: About 105,000 pairs in the United States and 9,000 in Canada.
Why was this product recalled?
The steel toe cap in the boots could fail to protect the wearer's feet in an impact.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should stop wearing the recalled boots immediately and return them to a Red Wing store/dealer or contact Red Wing Shoes for a free replacement pair of boots.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 19, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 14066.