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Timberland Recalls Children's Boots Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

U.S. CPSCChemicalDec 16, 2009
Picture of Recalled Children's Boot
Picture of Recalled Children's Boot

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

The logo stamped onto the children's boot's insoles contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the recalled boots away from children and contact Timberland to receive free replacement insoles for the boots.

Incidents & injuries

None reported.

Product description

This recall involves children's Timberland 6" Classic Scuffproof boots. The boots are wheat-colored leather and were sold in toddler size 4 through junior size 7. Model and manufacturer/date code numbers included in this recall are listed below. The model and manufacturer date code numbers are printed below the size on a white tag inside the boots. Model Numbers Manufacturer/Date Codes 34772 6456 6556 6656 6756 6856 34872 34972

Sold on

Shoe stores and specialty retailers nationwide from June 2009 through October 2009 for between $50 and $70.

Contact the company

For additional information, contact Timberland at (800) 445-5545 between 8 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.timberland.com

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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