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

Recall date

May 19, 2015

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Recall number

15137

Sold / distributed

Various retailers nationwide, including Tomlinson's, Bowie Outfitters, and Mossy Oak stores, and online at www.rockyboots.com during March 2015 for about $200.

Why it was recalled

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

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.