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Clothing & Footwear/Footwear

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

Agency Publication Date: May 19, 2015
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Summary

Rocky Brands is recalling approximately 1,800 pairs of Rocky Silent Hunter Rubber Snake Boots. The 16-inch tall camouflage boots were sold nationwide and online during March 2015. The recall was initiated because the built-in snake guard can fail to prevent snake bites, as evidenced by a contractor who was injured by a snake bite while demonstrating the product. Consumers should immediately stop using these boots and contact the company for a full refund or a free pair of replacement snakebite-proof hunting boots.

Risk

The internal snake guard fails to provide the promised protection, allowing snake fangs to penetrate the boot. This poses a serious risk of venomous snake bites and resulting physical injury to the wearer.

What You Should Do

  1. Immediately stop using the recalled 16-inch tall Rocky Silent Hunter Rubber Snake Boots in the camouflage pattern.
  2. Check the white label on the inside of the boot shaft to see if it lists product number RKYS153 and the words 'Men's 16 Silent Hunter Snake Boot, Camo'.
  3. Verify the date code on the label is between 12-14 and 01-15 (December 2014 to January 2015) in MM-YY format.
  4. Check the product's UPC code: 883802723007.
  5. Contact Rocky Brands Inc. to receive a full refund or a free replacement pair of snakebite-proof hunting boots (models: Lynx Snake, Classic Lynx Snake, or Prolight Snake). You can reach them at (866) 245-2159 from 8 a.m. to 12 a.m. ET Monday through Friday (8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekends), via email at customer.service@rockybrands.com, or online at www.rockyboots.com.
  6. Call the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772 for additional questions regarding this recall.

Your Remedy Options

📋Replace, Refund

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.

Contact: Rocky Brands Inc. toll-free 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 customer.service@rockybrands.com, or online at www.rockybrands.com or www.rockyboots.com and click on Recall Notice for more information.

Affected Products

Product: Rocky 16" Silent Hunter Snake Boot, Camo
Model:
RKYS153
UPC Codes:
883802723007
Lot Numbers:
P137307
Date Ranges: 12-14 to 01-15, Sold during March 2015

Product Images

Rocky “Silent Hunter” Rubber Snake Boot, model RKYS153

Rocky “Silent Hunter” Rubber Snake Boot, model RKYS153

Label with model number and date code

Label with model number and date code

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 15137
Status: Active
Sold By: Various retailers nationwide, including Tomlinson's, Bowie Outfitters, and Mossy Oak stores, and online at www.rockyboots.com during March 2015 for about $200.
Manufactured In: China
Units Affected: About 1,800
Distributed To: Nationwide
Importer: Rocky Brands Inc., of Nelsonville, Ohio
Contact: Rocky Brands Inc. toll-free 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 customer.service@rockybrands.com, or online at www.rockybrands.com or www.rockyboots.com and click on Recall Notice for more information.
Agency Last Updated: September 25, 2015

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response