The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·18710·Announced 2017-12-22

ACE Work Boots Recalled for Missing Puncture-Resistant Plate

Shoes for Crews is recalling ACE work boots that lack the advertised puncture-resistant plate, posing an injury hazard to users.

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 (missing puncture-resistant plate) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Shoes for Crews is recalling about 4,300 pairs of ACE work boots, including the ACE Zeus and ACE Republic styles. The boots were advertised as puncture-resistant but were not manufactured with the required puncture-resistant plate, creating an injury hazard for users. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

The recalled boots were sold by Shoes for Crews through its catalog and website from August 2017 through October 2017 for between $80 and $135. The boots were manufactured by Golden Chang in China. The ACE Zeus work boots (Style #76054) are available in men's sizes 7-11.5, 12, 13, and 14 in black. The ACE Republic work boots (Style #77667) are available in unisex men's sizes 4.5-11.5, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16 in black.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled boots and contact Shoes for Crews for instructions on receiving a full refund. The company is contacting all known purchasers directly. Consumers can also contact Shoes for Crews toll-free at 888-770-7018 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.shoesforcrews.com and click on Recall Notice for more information.

The recalled product

Product
ACE work boots
Manufacturer
Golden Chang, of China
Category
Consumer Product — Footwear
Hazard
Affected units
4,300

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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