Girls Boots Recalled By Renaissance Imports Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Academy Sports + Outdoors

Autumn Run Girls Gemma II Boots

Date of Recall
2013-07-23

CPSC Release Number
13-246

Manufactured In
China

Units
About 5,000

Importer
Renaissance Imports, of Matthews, N.C.

Sold By
Academy Sports + Outdoors stores nationwide and online at Academy.com between July 2012 and October 2012 for about $23.

Problem/Hazard
An exposed staple in the sole of the boot presents a laceration hazard to the consumer.

Injuries/Incidents
Renaissance Imports has received one report of a consumer who was punctured by an exposed staple in the sole.

Description

This recall involves Autumn Run brand girls Gemma II style boots with SKU number 0529-02613-1050. The SKU number can be found on a tag which is located inside the shoe, on the inner side of the collar. The brown roper style boots were sold in girls sizes 5 to 11. A paisley-print fabric sash and a leather beaded strap are tied around the boot.

Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled boots from children and inspect the boots for exposed staples. Instructions for inspecting the boots can be found online at www.renimp.com. Boots that are stamped "INSPECTED" on the reverse side of the inside label have been inspected for staples and are not included in this recall. Consumers can return recalled boots to any Academy Sports + Outdoors store for a full refund.

Consumer Contact
Renaissance Imports toll-free at (877) 632-2021 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.renimp.com and click on "Product Recall Info" for more information.

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