The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·10076·Announced 2009-12-16

Timberland Recalls Children's Boots Due to Lead Paint Violation

Timberland is recalling specific children's boots because the insole logo contains excessive lead, violating federal standards. No injuries have been reported.

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 violation of the federal lead paint standard, which is a high-risk hazard due to potential lead exposure, but no injuries or illnesses have been reported.

Plain-English summary

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and The Timberland Company are recalling specific children's Timberland 6" Classic Scuffproof boots. The recall involves wheat-colored leather boots sold in toddler size 4 through junior size 7. The hazard is that the logo stamped onto the insoles contains excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.

Approximately 4,300 units were sold at shoe stores and specialty retailers nationwide from June 2009 through October 2009 for between $50 and $70. The boots were manufactured in Thailand. No injuries or illnesses have been reported in connection with the use of these boots.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled boots away from children. To receive free replacement insoles, consumers should contact Timberland at (800) 445-5545 between 8 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.timberland.com. The model and manufacturer date code numbers are printed below the size on a white tag inside the boots.

The recalled product

Product
Precious Moments Angel Tree Toppers
Manufacturer
The Timberland Company, of Stratham, N.H.
Category
Consumer Product — Footwear
Hazard
Affected units
4,300

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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