CPSC Recall in 2007: Timberland Recalls Steel Toe Boots Due to Foot Injury Hazard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 08-500

Date: October 01, 2007

Product Name: Timberland PRO Direct Attach Steel Toe Boots

Recall Description:

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the Timberland Company, of Stratham, N.H., is voluntarily recalling about 193,000 pairs of Timberland PRO Direct Attach Steel Toe Boots. The boots could fail to provide the intended protection against compression and impact, posing the risk of a foot injury to consumers. Name of Product: Timberland PRO Direct Attach Steel Toe BootsUnits: About 193,000 pairsImporter: The Timberland Company, of Stratham, N.H.Hazard: The boots could fail to provide the intended protection against compression and impact, posing the risk of a foot injury to consumers.Incidents/Injuries: None reported. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.Description: This recall involves the Timberland PRO Direct Attach Steel Toe Boots with model numbers 26002 (wheat nubuck leather), 65016 (wheat nubuck leather), 26038 (black full-grain leather), and 38021 (brown oiled full-grain leather). The model number is printed on a green loop tag on the inside of the boot, just below the size. The boots have a four digit date code ending in 35 and beginning with the numbers 25 through 45 (e.g., 2535, 2635.4535) which can also be found on the loop tag below the model number. Direct Attach Steel Toe boots made in China are not subject to this recall.Sold at: Shoe stores and other independent retailers nationwide from September 2005 through September 2007 for between $90 and $115.Manufactured in: Dominican RepublicRemedy: Consumers should stop wearing the recalled boots immediately and contact The Timberland Company to receive a free replacement pair of boots.Consumer Contact: For more information, contact The Timberland Company at (800) 445-5545 between 8 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday, and Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, or visit the firm's website at www.timberland.com.

Hazard Description:

The boots could fail to provide the intended protection against compression and impact, posing the risk of a foot injury to consumers.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: About 193,000 pairs

Incidents:

None reported. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.

Sold At:

Shoe stores and other independent retailers nationwide from September 2005 through September 2007 for between $90 and $115.

Manufactured In:

Dominican Republic