Rocky Brands Recalls Rocky Rubber Snake Boots Due to Failure of Snake Guard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2015-05-19). About 1,800 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 15137 |
| Published | 2015-05-19 |
| Last updated | 2015-09-25 |
| Product category | Boots |
| Products | Hunting Boots |
| Firm named in the title | Rocky Brands |
| Firms | Rocky Brands Inc., of Nelsonville, Ohio (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 1,800 |
| UPC / GTIN | 00883802723007 |
| Remedy classes | refund, replace |
| Sold | Various retailers nationwide, including Tomlinson's, Bowie Outfitters, and Mossy Oak stores, and online at www.rockyboots.com during March 2015 for about $200. |
Description
The recalled boots are 16-inch tall rubber hunting boots sold under the Rocky brand name. The recalled boots have a camouflage pattern on the outside of the shaft and foot. A white label on the inside of the shaft of has the Rocky logo, product number RKYS153, a date code between 12-14 and 01-15 in the MM-YY format and the words "Men's 16 Silent Hunter Snake Boot, Camo" below the product number and date code.
Hazard
The boots' snake guard can fail to protect the wearer's feet from a snake bite.
Remedy
Consumers should stop wearing the recalled boots immediately and contact Rocky Brands for a full refund or a free pair of replacement snakebite-proof hunting boots in one of the following models: Lynx Snake, Classic Lynx Snake, Prolight Snake in lace up, pull-on or side-zip styles.
Incidents and injuries
The company reports one incident of the boots' snake guard failing in which a Rocky Brands contractor sustained injuries from a snake bite while demonstrating the product.
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