The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·14066·Announced 2013-12-19

Red Wing Recalls Steel Toe Work Boots Due to Impact Hazard

Red Wing Shoe Company is recalling approximately 114,000 pairs of steel toe work boots because the toe caps may fail to protect feet during impact.

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 where the safety feature (steel toe) may fail, but no injuries have been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Red Wing Shoe Company Inc. is recalling about 105,000 pairs of men's steel toe work boots in the United States and 9,000 pairs in Canada. The recall involves 45 styles of boots in sizes 11 to 18, with widths ranging from B to H. The boots feature 6, 8, 10, or 11-inch ankle heights and are made of brown, black, or maroon leather. Specific style numbers and date codes between 12/12 and 11/13 are listed on the label inside the boot's tongue.

The steel toe caps in these boots could fail to protect the wearer's feet in an impact. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

The boots were sold at Red Wing stores and other shoe stores from December 2012 through November 2013 for between $185 and $340. Consumers should stop wearing the recalled boots immediately and return them to a Red Wing store or dealer, or contact Red Wing Shoes for a free replacement pair.

The recalled product

Product
Steel toe work boots
Manufacturer
Red Wing Shoe Company Inc., of Red Wing, Minn.
Category
Consumer Product — Footwear
Hazard
Affected units
105,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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