Moderate Recalled May 19, 2015 About 1,800 units Updated September 25, 2015

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

The hazard

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

Incidents reported: The company reports one incident of the boots' snake guard failing in which a Rocky Brands contractor sustained injuries from a snake bite while demonstrating the product.

What to do now

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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.

About this recall

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.

Product photos

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

Photos: U.S. CPSC