The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·05010·Announced 2004-10-13

LaCrosse Recalls Polar and Trailblazer Work Boots Due to Toe Cap Defect

LaCrosse Footwear is recalling about 8,400 Polar and Trailblazer work boots because the protective toe caps may not provide sufficient impact protection.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (work boots with inadequate protective toe caps) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

LaCrosse Footwear Inc. is recalling approximately 8,400 Polar and Trailblazer work boots. The recall is due to a defect where the protective toe cap may not provide sufficient impact and compression protection, which could result in crushing, bruising, or other injury to the wearer's foot.

The affected boots were sold in black or brown with "LaCrosse" written on the side and the style name "Polar" or "Trailblazer". They feature style numbers 693100, 00693100, or 466000 on the inside of the tongue. These boots were sold from June 2002 to July 2004 for between $67 and $110 at independent sporting goods, farm, work, and shoe stores nationwide, as well as through safety distributors.

No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall. Consumers should stop using the boots immediately and contact LaCrosse Footwear to receive a store credit toward the purchase of a new pair of boots.

The recalled product

Product
Polar and Trailblazer Work Boots
Manufacturer
LaCrosse Footwear Inc., of Portland, Ore.
Category
Consumer Product — Footwear
Hazard
Affected units
8,400

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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