Rocky Brands Recalls Rocky Rubber Snake Boots Due to Failure of Snake Guard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 15-137 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- May 19, 2015
- Brand
- Rocky
- Category
- Clothing and accessories
- Products
- Hunting Boots
- Hazard
- Failure of Snake Guard
- Remedy
- Replace, Refund
- Units
- About 1,800
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- September 25, 2015
What was recalled
The recalled boots are 16-inch tall rubber hunting boots sold under the Rocky brand name. The recalled boots have a camouflage pattern on the outside of the shaft and foot. A white label on the inside of the shaft of has the Rocky logo, product number RKYS153, a date code between 12-14 and 01-15 in the MM-YY format and the words "Men's 16 Silent Hunter Snake Boot, Camo" below the product number and date code.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Hunting Boots · About 1,800 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Various retailers nationwide, including Tomlinson's, Bowie Outfitters, and Mossy Oak stores, and online at www.rockyboots.com during March 2015 for about $200.; Rocky Brands Inc., of Nelsonville, Ohio.
Injuries or incidents reported
The company reports one incident of the boots' snake guard failing in which a Rocky Brands contractor sustained injuries from a snake bite while demonstrating the product.
Consumer contact
Rocky Brands Inc. toll-free at (866) 245-2159 from 8 a.m. to 12 a.m. ET Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, email at customer.service@rockybrands.com, or online at www.rockybrands.com or www.rockyboots.com and click on Recall Notice for more information.
Recall history and context
Rocky 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.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Hunting Boots (About 1,800 units). The recalled boots are 16-inch tall rubber hunting boots sold under the Rocky brand name.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Failure of Snake Guard.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should stop wearing the recalled boots immediately and contact Rocky Brands for a full refund or a free pair of replacement snakebite-proof hunting boots in one of the following models: Lynx Snake, Classic Lynx Snake, Prolight Snake in lace up, pull-on or side-zip styles.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on September 25, 2015. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.