The North Face Recalls Women's Shellista V Mid Waterproof Boots Due to Fall Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2025-04-17). Hazards: fall. About 15,200 units in the US and 5,900 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 25226 |
| Published | 2025-04-17 |
| Last updated | 2025-04-17 |
| Products | The North Face Women's Shellista V Mid Waterproof Boots |
| Firm named in the title | The North Face |
| Firms | The North Face, a division of VF Outdoor LLC, of Denver, Colorado (importer) |
| Manufactured in | Vietnam |
| Units (US) | 15,200 |
| Units (Canada) | 5,900 |
| Hazard classes | fall |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | The North Face stores, Dick's Sporting Goods, Nordstrom, REI, and other stores nationwide, and online at thenorthface.com and other websites from September 2024 through January 2025 for about $165. |
Description
This recall involves The North Face Women's Shellista V Mid Waterproof Boots in sizes 5 through 11. The boots have traditional lace-up closures and The North Face logo embossed on the side and imprinted on the insole. The boots were sold in white with style number NF0A8ADB3IE, gray with style number NF0A8ADB5IF, tan with style number NF0A8ADBHFQ, and black with style number NF0A8ADBKT0. The style number is located on the label on the tongue of the boot.
Hazard
The hook of one boot can catch on the lace of the other boot, posing a fall hazard to the consumer.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled boots and contact The North Face for instructions on how to return the boots and receive a full refund in the original form of payment, a gift card, or via check if the purchase was made with cash. After contacting The North Face, consumers will receive a shipping label to return the boots free of charge.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received 28 reports of the top hook catching on the lace of the other boot, including 15 reports of minor injuries in the United States.
Linked notices
Linked because one agency's notice cites the other's.
- The North Face Women’s Shellista V Mid Waterproof Boots recalled due to potential fall hazard (Health Canada)
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