The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·13246·Announced 2013-07-23

Girls' Boots Recalled by Renaissance Imports Due to Laceration Hazard

Renaissance Imports is recalling Autumn Run Girls Gemma II Boots sold at Academy Sports + Outdoors because an exposed staple in the sole presents a laceration hazard.

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 (laceration hazard) where injury has been reported (one puncture), but no deaths or serious injuries are documented, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Renaissance Imports, of Matthews, N.C., is recalling about 5,000 units of Autumn Run Girls Gemma II Boots. The brown roper-style boots, featuring a paisley-print fabric sash and a leather beaded strap, were sold in girls' sizes 5 to 11. The specific SKU number for the recalled product is 0529-02613-1050, which can be found on a tag located inside the shoe on the inner side of the collar.

The recall was initiated because an exposed staple in the sole of the boot presents a laceration hazard to the consumer. Renaissance Imports has received one report of a consumer who was punctured by an exposed staple in the sole. The boots were manufactured in China and sold exclusively at Academy Sports + Outdoors stores nationwide and online at Academy.com between July 2012 and October 2012 for about $23.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled boots from children and inspect them for exposed staples. Instructions for inspecting the boots are available online at www.renimp.com. Boots that are stamped "INSPECTED" on the reverse side of the inside label have been checked for staples and are not included in this recall. Consumers can return the recalled boots to any Academy Sports + Outdoors store for a full refund. For more information, consumers can contact Renaissance Imports toll-free at (877) 632-2021 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.renimp.com and click on "Product Recall Info."

The recalled product

Product
Autumn Run Girls Gemma II Boots
Affected units
5,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.