Rocky announced a voluntary recall of if Snake Boot, as the rubber boots’ snake guard can fail to protect the wearer’s feet from a snake bite. Following is the official release from the Consumer Products Safety Council.
Recall Summary
Name of product:
Hunting Boots
Hazard:
The boots’ snake guard can fail to protect the wearer’s feet from a snake bite.
Units
About 1,800
Description
The recalled boots are 16-inch tall rubber hunting boots sold under the Rocky brand name. The recalled boots have a camouflage pattern on the outside of the shaft and foot. A white label on the inside of the shaft of has the Rocky logo, product number RKYS153, a date code between 12-14 and 01-15 in the MM-YY format and the words “Men’s 16 Silent Hunter Snake Boot, Camo” below the product number and date code.
Incidents/Injuries
The company reports one incident of the boots’ snake guard failing in which a Rocky Brands contractor sustained injuries from a snake bite while demonstrating the product.
Remedy
Consumers should stop wearing the recalled boots immediately and contact Rocky Brands for a full refund or a free pair of replacement snakebite-proof hunting boots in one of the following models: Lynx Snake, Classic Lynx Snake, Prolight Snake in lace up, pull-on or side-zip styles.
Sold at
Various retailers nationwide, including Tomlinson’s, Bowie Outfitters, and Mossy Oak stores, and online at www.rockyboots.com during March 2015 for about $200.
Importer(s)
Rocky Brands Inc., of Nelsonville, Ohio
Manufactured in
China
