Thursday, December 19, 2013

Red Wing Shoes Recalls Steel Toe Work Boots Due to Impact Hazard

Name of product: Steel toe work boots

Hazard: The steel toe cap in the boots could fail to protect the wearer’s feet in an impact.

Units: About 105,000 pairs in the United States and 9,000 in Canada

Description: This recall involves 45 styles of Red Wing men’s steel toe work boots in sizes 11 to 18 and widths ranging from B to H depending on the size and style. The boots have 6, 8, 10 or 11 inch ankle height and were sold in brown, black and maroon-colored leather. The following style numbers are included in the recall: 2206, 2211, 2223, 2226, 2230, 2238, 2249, 2254, 2270, 2404, 2405, 2406, 2408, 2412, 2414, 2426, 2491, 3505, 3507, 3508, 3526, 3528, 3568, 4208, 4210, 4273, 4406, 4414, 4425, 4433, 4435, 4436, 4437, 4438, 4445, 4481, 4483, 4484, 4494, 22406, 22408, 52406, 52408, 82406 and 82408. Date codes between 10/12 and 11/13 are included in the recall. The style number, date code and Red Wing Shoes are printed on a label inside the boot’s tongue. For the complete list, see the firm’s website.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

Remedy: Consumers should stop wearing the recalled boots immediately and return them to a Red Wing store/dealer or contact Red Wing Shoes for a free replacement pair of boots.

Sold at Red Wing stores and other shoe stores from October 2012 through November 2013 for between $185 and $340.

Manufacturer: Red Wing Shoe Company Inc., of Red Wing, Minn.

Manufactured in the United States

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