Timberland Children’s Boots Recalled Due to Excessive Lead

About 21,000 pairs of Timberland Classic Scuffproof Boots for children have just been recalled because the heavy-duty kids’ footwear contains potentially toxic levels of lead.

The Timberland logo stamped onto the insoles of the children’s boots contains amounts of lead that violate the federal lead paint standard, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission and The Timberland Company of Stratham, N.H.

There have been no injuries reported associated with the boots, but exposure to excessive levels of lead can be toxic, particularly in children who may develop various neurological disorders and other severe injuries. As a result, the United States has adopted strict standards for levels of lead allowed in children’s products. Items that violate those rules are recalled in an effort to protect consumers.

Certain Model Numbers Recalled

The recall involves children’s Timberland 6” Classic Scuffproof boots, which were sold in wheat-colored leather in toddler size 4 through junior size 7. The model and manufacturer/date code numbers listed below are included:

Model Numbers:

• 34772

• 34872

• 34972

Manufacturer/Date Codes:

• 6456

• 6556

• 6656

• 6756

• 6856

The model and manufacturer date code numbers are printed below the size on a white tag inside the boots, the recall notice states.

The recalled Timberland children’s boots were manufactured in Thailand and sold in shoe stores and specialty retailers nationwide from June 2009 through October 2009 for between $50 and $70.

Consumers who have the recalled Timberland boots in their closet should immediately take the defective footwear away from children and contact Timberland to receive free replacement insoles for the boots, the CPSC said.

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