Timberland Recalls Steel Toe Boots Due to Foot Injury Hazard

Recall at a glance

What was recalled

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.

Is my product affected?

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• Timberland PRO Direct Attach Steel Toe Boots · About 193,000 pairs units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Shoe stores and other independent retailers nationwide from September 2005 through September 2007 for between $90 and $115.; The Timberland Company, of Stratham, N.H..

Injuries or incidents reported

None reported. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.

Consumer contact

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 history and context

Timberland appears in 2 CPSC recalls on record.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 136 recalls in the clothing and accessories category, 19 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

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