CPSC recall 14-148, announced April 17, 2014, covers Rocky Brands Georgia Boot steel-toed work shoes (about 6,800 units). When compressed, the steel toe cap in the shoes can fail to protect the wearer's feet. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should stop wearing the recalled shoes immediately and contact Rocky Brands for a free pair of replacement steel-toed shoes in a similar style. Recall contact: call (866) 245-2159, go to www.rockybrands.com, or email clientservices@lehighoutfitters.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.
A white label on inside of the tongue of the recalled boots have the Georgia Boot logo, the product number "G9075" on the left side, a date code between 01-12 and 10-13 in the MM-YY format on the right side, and the words "Men's Georgia Metatarsal 6" Brown."
Which products are included?
The recalled shoes are six inches tall, brown leather, steel-toed shoes with dark brown padding at the ankles sold under the Georgia Boot brand name. On the outward side, the boots have a tag with the words "Met-Guard" at the stitching and the Georgia Boot logo near the heel. A white label on inside of the tongue of the recalled boots have the Georgia Boot logo, the product number "G9075" on the left side, a date code between 01-12 and 10-13 in the MM-YY format on the right side, and the words "Men's Georgia Metatarsal 6" Brown."
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
When compressed, the steel toe cap in the shoes can fail to protect the wearer's feet.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop wearing the recalled shoes immediately and contact Rocky Brands for a free pair of replacement steel-toed shoes in a similar style.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Rocky Brands
- Product type
- Shoes & footwear
- Recall number
- 14-148
- Units
- About 6,800
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Genfort Shoes Limited, of Guangdong, China Lehigh Outfitters stores, traveling ShoeMobiles, online at www.lehighoutfitters.com and www.lehighsafetyshoes.com, and through client websites nationwide from January 2012 to November 2013 for about $150.
- Importer
- Rocky Brands Inc., of Nelsonville, Ohio
Georgia Boot steel-toed work shoes
CPSC product type: Boots
Recall contact information
Rocky Brands Inc. at (866) 245-2159 from 8 a.m. to 12 a.m. ET Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, email at clientservices@lehighoutfitters.com, or online at www.rockybrands.com, www.lehighoutfitters.com or www.lehighsafetyshoes.com, and click on Safety Notice for more
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