Recalls / 2015-05-19

Rocky Brands Recalls Rocky Rubber Snake Boots Due to Failure of Snake Guard

15137 · Recalled 2015-05-19 · CPSC page

Rocky “Silent Hunter” Rubber Snake Boot, model RKYS153

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.

Hazards

The boots' snake guard can fail to protect the wearer's feet from a snake bite.

Reported 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.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Hunting Boots		About 1,800

Parties

Importer: Rocky Brands Inc., of Nelsonville, Ohio
Made in: China
Sold at: Various retailers nationwide, including Tomlinson's, Bowie Outfitters, Mossy Oak stores, online at www.rockyboots.com during March 2015 for about $200.

Consumer contact

Rocky Brands Inc. toll-free at (866) 245-2159 from 8 a.m. to 12 a.m. ET Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, email at customer.service@rockybrands.com, or online at www.rockybrands.com or www.rockyboots.com and click on Recall Notice for more information.

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Source: CPSC recall 15137. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.