Boots sold nationwide recalled due to tripping hazard

Outdoor clothing retailer The North Face is recalling more than 15,000 pairs of boots in the U.S. due to the potential they could constitute a fall hazard.

The North Face Women’s Shellista V Mid Waterproof Boots are being recalled because the hook of one boot can catch on the lace of the other boot, causing the wearer to fall, according an announcement from the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

The boots were sold at the North Face stores, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Nordstrom, REI, and other stores nationwide, and online at thenorthface.com and other websites from September 2024 through January 2025.

As of May 2, the firm has received 28 reports of the top hook catching on the lace of the other boot, including 15 reports of minor injuries in the United States.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission said people with the recalled boots should contact The North Face for instructions on how to return them for a full refund. The company will also provide a shipping label for return.