CPSC recall · Reported April 17, 2025
The North Face Recalls Women's Shellista V Mid Waterproof Boots Due to Fall Hazard
The hook of one boot can catch on the lace of the other boot, posing a fall hazard to the consumer.
The CPSC recalled This recall involves The North Face Women's Shellista V Mid Waterproof Boots in sizes 5 t….
The North Face Recalls Women's Shellista V Mid Waterproof Boots Due to Fall Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in April 17, 2025. Reason: The hook of one boot can catch on the lace of the other boot, posing a fall hazard to the consumer.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled boots and contact The North Face for…. Verify recall #25226 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-The hook of one boot can catch on the lace of the other boot, posing a fall hazard to the consumer..
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- agency class
- April 17, 2025
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #25226 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 North Face Women's Shellista V Mid Waterproof Boots in sizes 5 through 11. The boots have traditional lace-up closures and The North Face logo embossed on the side and imprinted on the insole. The boots were sold in white with style number NF0A8ADB3IE, gray with style number NF0A8ADB5IF, tan with style number NF0A8ADBHFQ, and black with style number NF0A8ADBKT0. The style number is located on the label on the tongue of the boot.
Reason for recall
The hook of one boot can catch on the lace of the other boot, posing a fall hazard to the consumer.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled boots and contact The North Face for instructions on how to return the boots and receive a full refund in the original form of payment, a gift card, or via check if the purchase was made with cash. After contacting The North Face, consumers will receive a shipping label to return the boots free of charge.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 25226 |
| Date reported | April 17, 2025 |
| Date initiated | April 17, 2025 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 15,200 (In addition, about 5,900 were sold 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 immediately stop using the recalled boots and contact The North Face for instructions on how to return the boots…
- Check the recall number (25226) 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
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