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Timberland Children's Boots
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What’s wrong
The logo stamped onto the children's boot's insoles contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
The Recall Registry rates this highest risk — Lead exposure risk.
What it looks like
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Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately take the recalled boots away from children and contact Timberland to receive free replacement insoles for the boots.
Who to contact: 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
The product
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
Details
- Units affected
- About 4,300
- Recall date
- December 16, 2009
- Brand
- The Timberland Company, of Stratham, N.H.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
Shoe stores and specialty retailers nationwide from June 2009 through October 2009 for between $50 and $70.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Timberland Recalls Children's Boots Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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