CPSC recall 07-291, announced August 28, 2007, covers Wolverine World Wide Logger Boots (about 9,500 units). The recalled logger boots could be incorrectly labeled as resistant to electrical current. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should stop wearing the recalled boots immediately and contact Wolverine World Wide to receive a free replacement pair of boots. Recall contact: call (800) 789-8586, go to www.wolverineworldwide.com, or email productnotice@wwwinc.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Stock numbers are printed on a label on the tongue of the shoe.
Which products are included?
This recall involves Caterpillar brand steel toe logger boots. The boots were sold in women's and men's sizes. Women's boots were sold in black and have stock number P88030. Men's boots were sold in brown and black and have stock numbers P88033 or P88034. Stock numbers are printed on a label on the tongue of the shoe. The Caterpillar logo and "EH" are also printed on the label. The word "Caterpillar" is printed on the outside of the boots.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The recalled logger boots could be incorrectly labeled as resistant to electrical current. This poses a shock hazard to consumers who come in contact with an electrical current.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop wearing the recalled boots immediately and contact Wolverine World Wide to receive a free replacement pair of boots.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Wolverine World Wide
- Manufacturer
- Wolverine World Wide Inc., of Rockford, Mich.
- Product type
- Shoes & footwear
- Recall number
- 07-291
- Units
- About 9,500
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Shoe stores and other independent retailers nationwide from September 2006 through July 2007 for between $90 and $130.
Logger Boots
CPSC product type: Shoes, Sandals & Boots
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Wolverine World Wide at (800) 789-8586 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site www.wolverineworldwide.com. Consumers can also send an email to the company at productnotice@wwwinc.com, or write to Attn: Melissa Newman at Wolverine World Wide at 9341 Courtland Drive NE, Rockford, Mich.49351
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