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Consumer product recall

TSC Stores recalls OxGear Safety Work Boot

Starting date:
February 3, 2016
Posting date:
February 3, 2016
Type of communication:
Consumer Product Recall
Subcategory:
Clothing and Accessories
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Product Safety
Audience:
General Public
Identification number:
RA-56940

Affected products

Tan Leather 8-inch OxGear Safety Work Boots, model number 66000

Product description

This recall involves tan leather 8-inch (20-centimetre) OxGear safety work boots, with model number 66000. The products can also be identified by the CSA file number 265396 on the tongue of the boots.

The following codes and sizes are included in this recall:
SKU UPC Description
660480 667388001243 OXGEAR work boots size 8
660481 667388001250 OXGEAR work books size 9
660482 667388001267 OXGEAR work boots size 9.5
660483 667388001274 OXGEAR work boots size 10
660484 667388001281 OXGEAR work boots size 10.5
660485 667388001298 OXGEAR work boots size 11
660486 667388001304 OXGEAR work boots size 12
660487 667388001311 OXGEAR work boots size 13

 

Hazard identified

The work boot bears a tag with an unauthorized CSA marking.  The CSA Group has not certified this safety footwear and testing has confirmed that it does not comply with the CSA standard.  As such, the product may present a risk to the wearer.

Health Canada, CSA Group and TSC Stores have not received any reports of consumer incidents or injuries related to the use of these products.

Number sold

Approximately 1,130 units were sold in Canada.

Time period sold

The recalled products were sold from November 25, 2015 to January 8, 2016 at TSC stores.

Place of origin

Manufactured in China.

Companies

Importer
TSC Stores
London
Ontario
CANADA
Manufacturer
Jiayi Shoes & Plastic Co. Ltd.
Jinxi, Qingyang
Jinjiang
CHINA

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What you should do

Consumers should immediately stop using the safety boot and return the boots to TSC Stores to receive a full refund.

For more information, consumers may contact TSC Stores by telephone at 519-453-5270 by email or visiting the TSC's website.

Consumers may also view the release on the CSA website.

Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.

Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.

This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.