The following statement has been issued by Timberland regarding safety footwear that does not comply with applicable safety standards. Employees that have purchased Timberland PRO Direct Attach Steel Toe Series boots will receive a free pair of replacement boots. Contact information is included in Timberland’s statement. More specific recall information can be found at http://f.e.timberland.com/i/5/949559453/recall1.html

Statement from Timberland:

The Timberland Co. voluntarily is recalling Timberland PRO Direct Attach Steel Toe Series boots made in the Dominican Republic and sold nationwide between September 2005 and September 2007. Product testing has demonstrated that the boots may not comply with applicable safety standards for compression and impact resistance. Consumers could suffer impact foot injuries. No injuries have been reported.

This product was sold under model numbers 26002, 65016, 26038 and 38021. These boots were made in the Dominican Republic and have a four digit date code ending in 35 and beginning with a number from 25 to 45 (e.g. 2535, 2635 . . . 4535). Consult the green loop tag inside the boot to determine whether your boots are subject to this recall. Products made in China are not subject to this recall.

Consumers should stop wearing the recalled boots immediately and contact the Timberland Co. to receive a free replacement pair of boots. For additional information, contact the Timberland Co. toll-free at (800) 445-5545 Monday Thursday 8 a.m. 5:30 p.m. EST, Friday 8 a.m. 5 p.m. EST, or visit http://www.timberlandpro.com.

For more information, contact Kevin Perkins, MIIA Loss Control Representative at 800-374-4405 ext. 274.

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