Recalls / 2011-08-18

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

11307 · Recalled 2011-08-18 · CPSC page

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.

Hazards

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.

Reported injuries

None reported

Remedy

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

Products

Name	Model	Units
Itasca Fusion Hiker boots		About 5,200

Parties

Distributor: C. O. Lynch Enterprises, Inc., of Roseville, Minn.
Made in: China
Sold at: Big 5 Sporting Goods Stores, June 2011 for about $50.

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact C. O. Lynch toll-free at (800) 225-2565 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or via email at itascacol@aol.com

Source: CPSC recall 11307. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.