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CPSC recall · Reported December 19, 2013

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

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

Recall #
14066
Affected scope
About 105,000 pairs in the United States and 9,000 in Canada
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Red Wing Shoe Company Inc., of Red Wing, Minn. recalled This recall involves 45 styles of Red Wing men's steel toe work boots in sizes 11 to 18 a….

Red Wing Shoes Recalls Steel Toe Work Boots Due to Impact Hazard was recalled by Red Wing Shoe Company Inc., of Red Wing, Minn. in December 19, 2013. Reason: 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 Win…. Verify recall #14066 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Red Wing Shoe Company Inc., of Red Wing, Minn. issued this CPSC recall-The steel toe cap in the boots could fail to protect the wearer's feet in an impact..

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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #14066 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.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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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, what to 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.

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 14066
Date reported December 19, 2013
Date initiated December 19, 2013
Recalling firm Red Wing Shoe Company Inc., of Red Wing, Minn.
Affected scope About 105,000 pairs in the United States and 9,000 in Canada
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 them to a Red Wing store/dealer or contact Red Wing Shoes…

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  • 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.

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. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 14066.
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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