Timberland recalls children’s boots

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced Wednesday a voluntary recall of the Timberland Class Scuffproof Boots.  Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately.

The problem: the logo stamped onto the children’s boot’s insoles contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

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. Model and manufacturer/date code numbers included in this recall are:  Model Numbers: 34772 6456, 6556, 6656, 6756, 6856, 34872, 34972 .

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

They were sold at shoe stores and specialty retailers nationwide from June 2009 through October 2009 for between $50 and $70.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled boots 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 http://www.timberland.com.