Timberland’s lumberjack boots – you know, the khaki work boots with the steel toe – have been recalled for lead paint. Lead paint? Yes, lead paint.
Turns out the logo stamped onto the children’s boot’s insoles contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. While no injuries have been reported, these toddler shoes are still being taken off the market.
This recall involves children’s Timberland 6” Classic Scuffproof boots. The boots are wheat-colored leather and were sold in toddler size 4 through junior size 7. The recalled model and manufacturer/date code numbers, which are printed below the size on a white tag inside the boots, are listed below. The model and manufacturer date code numbers are:
| Model Numbers | Manufacturer/Date Codes |
| 34772 | 6456 |
| 34872 | 6556 |
| 34972 | 6656 |
| 6756 | |
| 6856 |
These shoes were sold at stores and specialty retailers nationwide from June 2009 through October 2009 for between $50 and $70.
If you own the boots, take them away from children and contact Timberland to receive free replacement insoles for the boots.
For additional information, contact Timberland at (800) 445-5545 between 8 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.timberland.com
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