Timberland Fails Lead Paint Test

Timberland’s Classic Scuffproof Boots failed CPSC’s test for lead paint and has recalled 21,000 pairs of boots as of December 16, 2009. Apparently the Timberland logo that was stamped into the insoles of the boot violated the federal lead paint standard. The model numbers, listed below, can be found on a white tag inside the boots.

Timberland-Boot fails Test for Lead Paint

The boots are wheat-colored leather and were sold in toddler size 4 through junior size 7. Shoe stores and specialty retailers nationwide from June 2009 through October 2009 for between $50 and $70.

For additional information, contact Timberland at (800) 445-5545 between 8 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

These boots have been on the shelves for four months so the probability that they are already in the homes on the feet of children makes me more then a little upset.  How is it that these boots made it through? How did they slip through the lead paint test of our watchdogs?

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