CPSC, Georgia Boot Announce Recall of Steel Toe Boots
CPSC recall 04177 · announced July 14, 2004 · Georgia Boot · 10,000 units affected
The product
The recalled steel toe logger boots are brown and black and have laces that tie up to the calf. The recalled boots have stock numbers of G8320, G8322, and G9360, which can be found on a label under the tongue of the boot. The same label has stitching of the "Georgia Boot" name.
The hazard
The boots may have been mislabeled to indicate that they are resistant to electrical current, which is incorrect. This may result in a serious shock or electrocution to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should stop using the boots immediately and return them to the company so they can be re-labeled or provided with a new pair of boots, free of charge.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Georgia Boot has not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
Sold at: Retail shoe stores nationwide and independent retail stores sold these boots from October 2002 through April 2004 for between $80 and $150.
Consumer contact: Call Georgia Boot toll-free at (877) 795-2410 anytime, send an e-mail to the Company at productnotice@georgiaboot.com, or write to Georgia Boot, P.O. Box 10, Franklin, TN 37063, Attn: EH Product - Labeling Issue. Consumers also can log on to the company's website at www.georgiaboot.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.