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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2007-08-28

Wolverine Recalls Caterpillar Logger Boots; Can Pose Shock Hazard To User Due to Mislabeling

Is my product affected?

Logger Boots

  • Brand Wolverine World Wide Inc., of Rockford, Mich.

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Wolverine World Wide has recalled Caterpillar brand steel toe logger boots due to incorrect labeling that indicates they are resistant to electrical current when they are not. This mislabeling creates a shock hazard for users who may come into contact with electrical current while wearing the boots. The recall affects both women's and men's versions of the boots sold in various colors.

The recalled women's boots are black with stock number P88030, while men's boots come in brown or black with stock numbers P88033 or P88034. Stock numbers can be found on a label on the shoe's tongue, which also displays the Caterpillar logo and "EH" marking. According to the recall, affected consumers should stop wearing the boots immediately and contact Wolverine World Wide to receive a free replacement pair.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

The recalled logger boots could be incorrectly labeled as resistant to electrical current. This poses a shock hazard to consumers who come in contact with an electrical current.

What should I do?

Consumers should stop wearing the recalled boots immediately and contact Wolverine World Wide to receive a free replacement pair of boots.

Details from the source

This recall involves Caterpillar brand steel toe logger boots. The boots were sold in women's and men's sizes. Women's boots were sold in black and have stock number P88030. Men's boots were sold in brown and black and have stock numbers P88033 or P88034. Stock numbers are printed on a label on the tongue of the shoe. The Caterpillar logo and "EH" are also printed on the label. The word "Caterpillar" is printed on the outside of the boots.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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