Rocky Brands Recalls Georgia Boot Steel-Toed Shoes Due to Compression Hazard
Georgia Boot steel-toed work shoes
Date of Recall
2014-04-17CPSC Release Number
14-148Manufactured In
ChinaUnits
About 6,800Manufacturer
Genfort Shoes Limited, of Guangdong, ChinaImporter
Rocky Brands Inc., of Nelsonville, OhioSold By
Lehigh Outfitters stores, traveling ShoeMobiles, online at www.lehighoutfitters.com and www.lehighsafetyshoes.com, and through client websites nationwide from January 2012 to November 2013 for about $150.Problem/Hazard
When compressed, the steel toe cap in the shoes can fail to protect the wearer's feet.Injuries/Incidents
None reported.Description
The recalled shoes are six-inch tall, brown leather, steel-toed shoes with dark brown padding at the ankles sold under the Georgia Boot brand name. On the outward side, the boots have a tag with the words "Met-Guard" at the stitching and the Georgia Boot logo near the heel. A white label on inside of the tongue of the recalled boots have the Georgia Boot logo, the product number "G9075" on the left side, a date code between 01-12 and 10-13 in the MM-YY format on the right side, and the words 'Men's Georgia Metatarsal 6" Brown.'
Remedy
Consumers should stop wearing the recalled shoes immediately and contact Rocky Brands for a free pair of replacement steel-toed shoes in a similar style.Consumer Contact
Rocky Brands Inc. 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 [email protected], or online at www.rockybrands.com, www.lehighoutfitters.com or www.lehighsafetyshoes.com, and click on Safety Notice for moreRecall Comments
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