Recall: Rocky Brands Recalls Georgia Boot Steel-Toed Shoes Due to Compression Hazard

Description: The recalled shoes are six inches tall, brown leather, steel-toed shoes with dark brown padding at the ankles sold under the Georgia Boot brand name. On the outward side, the boots have a tag with the words "Met-Guard" at the stitching and the Georgia Boot logo near the heel. A white label on inside of the tongue of the recalled boots have the Georgia Boot logo, the product number "G9075" on the left side, a date code between 01-12 and 10-13 in the MM-YY format on the right side, and the words "Men's Georgia Metatarsal 6" Brown."

Name of product: Georgia Boot steel-toed work shoes

Units: About 6,800

Hazard: When compressed, the steel toe cap in the shoes can fail to protect the wearer's feet.

Remedy: Consumers should stop wearing the recalled shoes immediately and contact Rocky Brands for a free pair of replacement steel-toed shoes in a similar style.

Recall date: April 17, 2014

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Sold At: Genfort Shoes Limited, of Guangdong, China, Lehigh Outfitters stores, traveling ShoeMobiles, online at www.lehighoutfitters.com and www.lehighsafetyshoes.com, and through client websites nationwide from January 2012 to November 2013 for about $150.

Importers: Rocky Brands Inc., of Nelsonville, Ohio

Manufactured in: China

Consumer contact: Rocky Brands Inc. 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 clientservices@lehighoutfitters.com, or online at www.rockybrands.com, www.lehighoutfitters.com or www.lehighsafetyshoes.com, and click on Safety Notice for more

Recall number: 14-148