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C. O. Lynch Enterprises Inc. Recalls Itasca Fusion Hiker Boots Due to Foot Injury Hazard

Reported: August 18, 2011 Initiated: August 18, 2011 #11307

Product Description

Itasca men's shoes sizes 7 to 14 with the model name Fusion Hikers are being recalled. The model name Fusion, style number 45513 and order numbers 22215, 22216 or 22217 are printed on a label on the underside of the tongue. The word Itasca and the Itasca logo are embossed on the top of the tongue of the shoe and are also imprinted on the removable insole. The shoe is black with leather and nylon upper and a thermoplastic rubber (TPR) outsole. "Steel Toe" is printed on a tag on the outside of the shoe.

Reason for Recall

The boots could fail to provide the intended protection against compression and impact, posing the risk of a foot injury to consumers. The boots have hard composite toe material rather than steel.

Remedy

Consumers should stop wearing the recalled boots immediately and return the shoes to C. O. Lynch for a full refund.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Itasca men's shoes sizes 7 to 14 with the model name Fusion Hikers are being recalled. The model name Fusion, style number 45513 and order numbers 22215, 22216 or 22217 are printed on a label on the underside of the tongue. The word Itasca and the Itasca logo are embossed on the top of the tongue of the shoe and are also imprinted on the removable insole. The shoe is black with leather and nylon upper and a thermoplastic rubber (TPR) outsole. "Steel Toe" is printed on a tag on the outside of the shoe.. Recalled by C. O. Lynch Enterprises, Inc., of Roseville, Minn.. Units affected: About 5,200.
Why was this product recalled?
The boots could fail to provide the intended protection against compression and impact, posing the risk of a foot injury to consumers. The boots have hard composite toe material rather than steel.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should stop wearing the recalled boots immediately and return the shoes to C. O. Lynch for a full refund.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on August 18, 2011. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 11307.