CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The boots could fail to provide the intended protection against compression and impact, posing the risk of a foot injury to consumers.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • October 2, 2007

Timberland Recalls Steel Toe Boots Due to Foot Injury Hazard

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.

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should stop wearing the recalled boots immediately and contact The Timberland Company to receive a free replacement pair of boots.

Contact Information

For more information, contact The Timberland Company at (800) 445-5545 between 8 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday, and Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, or visit the firm's Web site at www.timberland.com

Recall Details

Sold At
Shoe stores and other independent retailers nationwide from September 2005 through September 2007 for between $90 and $115.
Injuries
None reported. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
Recall Number
08500

Product Information

Product Name
Timberland PRO Direct Attach Steel Toe Boots
Product Type
Shoes, Sandals & Boots
Number of Units
About 193,000 pairs
Imported By
The Timberland Company, of Stratham, N.H.
Manufactured In
Dominican Republic

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Full Contact Information

For more information, contact The Timberland Company at (800) 445-5545 between 8 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday, and Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, or visit the firm's Web site at www.timberland.com