CPSC recall 05-010, announced October 13, 2004, covers LaCrosse Footwear Polar and Trailblazer Work Boots (about 8,400 units). The protective toe cap on the boots may not provide sufficient impact and compression protection. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should stop using the boots immediately and contact LaCrosse to receive a store credit toward the purchase of a new pair of boots. Recall contact: call (800) 890-3505, go to www.lacrossefootwear.com, or email lacrosserecall@lacrossefootwear.com.
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Which products are included?
The Polar and Trailblazer style boots were sold in black or brown with the company name "LaCrosse" written on the side of the boot. The boots have the style name "Polar" or "Trailblazer" and one of the following style numbers on the inside of the tongue of the boot: 693100, 00693100, and 466000. Only these style numbers are included in this recall.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The protective toe cap on the boots may not provide sufficient impact and compression protection. This could result in crushing, bruising, or other injury to the wearer's foot.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the boots immediately and contact LaCrosse to receive a store credit toward the purchase of a new pair of boots.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- LaCrosse Footwear
- Manufacturer
- LaCrosse Footwear Inc., of Portland, Ore.
- Product type
- Shoes & footwear
- Recall number
- 05-010
- Units
- About 8,400
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Independent sporting goods, farm, work and shoe stores nationwide as well as through safety distributors. Boots were sold from June 2002 to July 2004 for between $67 and $110.
Polar and Trailblazer Work Boots
CPSC product type: Shoes, Sandals & Boots
Recall contact information
For more information, call LaCrosse Footwear at (800) 890-3505 between 5 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, send an email to lacrosserecall@lacrossefootwear.com, or write to LaCrosse Footwear Recall Department, 18550 N.E. Riverside Parkway, Portland, OR 97230, Attention: Polar/Trailblazer Protective Toe Recall. Consumers also can visit the LaCrosse website at www.lacrossefootwear.com
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