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3 reports to CPSC, the latest made Nov 12, 2021. A report isn’t a recall.

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From SaferProducts.gov, released Oct 25, 2026.

  • 3reports to CPSC
  • Nov 12, 2021the latest report was made
  • Jun 11, 2013the earliest
  • 0with the company’s comments
Brand
Merrell
Maker
WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC.Makers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
Product
ShoesAll footwearCPSC’s product type: Footwear (code 1615), in Clothing and Accessories: Shoes and other Footwear
Other ways the reports write the brand (1)

“merrell moab”

By month

2 reports from December 2020 to November 2021; the most in November 2021, 1. 1 earlier report, since June 2013, is in the table.
The numbers, as a table
Reports to CPSC by the month each was made, newest first
MonthReports
November 20211
May 20211
June 20131

How badly anyone was hurt

  • Seen by a doctor or nurse 2 CPSC: Injury, Seen by Medical Professional
  • Hurt, no treatment 1 CPSC: Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received

As each report says it, in short words; CPSC’s own words are under each.

The reports, as CPSC published them

Reports people made to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. CPSC publishes each one after sending it to the company named, and doesn’t guarantee they’re accurate. A report isn’t a recall.

Each report is the words of the person who made it, as CPSC published them. The company’s comments, where CPSC published any, are set apart as the company’s own.

Source:

CPSC, SaferProducts.gov public database export. Released Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily.

  1. Seen by a doctor or nurse

    Made Nov 12, 2021, sent to the company Jan 5, 2022, published by CPSC Jan 20, 2022

    The product, in the report: Womens Hiking Boots (7-1/2)

    9/15/2021: The consumer tripped while wearing the shoes, but was not injured. on 9/15/2021 I sustained bruising & swelling of arms but no fractures.

    10/11/2021: A second incident occurred, while the consumer was walking on a hard smooth surface in her community. Suddenly, in mid—step, her legs had a sensation and became tethered together. The lace from the left boot, got entangled in one of the hooks of the right boot. She had the laces tied in a double knot. However, the knot came loose and became entangled in the right boot. The consumer fell forward, extending her left arm out to protect her face, then used her right hand to brace her fall. The left arm took the brunt of the injury.

    She sustained bruising and developed a hematoma on her right wrist. Her left elbow was injured and swollen. A few days later, she got the x-rays and her left radial bone was fractured. Her right pinky was also injured, but not fractured.

    NOTE: The consumer was wearing women’s leggings, so clothing was not a factor with the incident.

    She called the manufacturer and was referred to their Risk Management Department, where she spoke to [REDACTED] (last name unknown) The consumer asked [REDACTED] if they had any prior injuries and she said was not aware of any. The consumer asked for a higher authority and she was referred to one. One of the rep’s offered to pay her medical bills, but she did not have any medical bills at that time.

    One of the firm’s rep’s ask the consumer what would she like and she said $20,000.00. That is when she was referred to the higher authority. The firm’s rep. also asked for the boots, but the consumer was advised not to give them to the company. The higher authority did not offer the consumer anything, because they indicated that all hiking boots are designed in this fashion, with hooks on the boots

    The consumer said she saw another report on this firm’s product on www.saferproducts.gov and there are other websites, where people claimed that they were injured from similar boots, in a similar fashion.

    Model
    J5036406
    Bought from
    Amazon
    Bought
    Sep 3, 2021
    Where
    Northridge, California: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Merrell, made or sold by WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, Seen by Medical Professional
  2. Seen by a doctor or nurse

    Made May 12, 2021, sent to the company May 18, 2021, published by CPSC Jun 2, 2021

    The product, in the report: Merrell Moab Boots Model Men’s Moab 2 Mid Waterproof [REDACTED]

    I reached out to the retailer (LL Bean) and the manufacturer (Merrell) to inform them of a defect in a footwear product. My understanding is that neither party has done a thing about it. I believe this is the product: https://www.merrell.com/US/en/moab-2-mid-waterproof/27880M.html?icid=search_suggested_products&q=moab As I was stepping up onto the curb, the lace clip on the left inside boot caught onto the right boot. I fell onto the sidewalk and nearly broke both wrists, endured severe cuts on both wrists and severely damaged my right knee from the impact. It’s been nearly two weeks since the incident and my left hand and knee are still experiencing pain. The clip is not in a secured position as is standard for any hiking or work boot. The metal is of inferior quality and the gap of the clip is too wide, creating a hazard. I have photographs of the boots and my injuries if you would like to review.

    Model
    Men’s Moab 2 Mid Waterproof
    Bought from
    LL Bean (Marlton)
    Bought
    Oct 30, 2019
    Where
    Medford, Pennsylvania: Other Public Property/Office
    Who was involved
    Unknown
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand merrell moab, made or sold by WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, Seen by Medical Professional
  3. Hurt, no treatment

    Made Jun 11, 2013, sent to the company Jun 19, 2013, published by CPSC Jul 11, 2013

    The product, in the report: Merrell ventilator hiking shoes low; mens size 10w

    I have recently purchased Merrell ventilators in size 10 w.

    I really wanted to like these shoes.

    I had to return them 4 times. All of the shoes hurt my right heel.

    I had first tried D width in a Size 10. They were pinching my right heel.

    I tried a 10 wide. They also pinched in the heel. Then I tried another pair in 10 w, with the same problem (heel pain).

    Then I bought custom gel liners thinking i had a problem with my right foot.

    Gave them a few days break in period. Still had the same problem, with stabbing pain in my heel

    I had to soak my right foot in ice water after wearing these shoes.

    Upon removing the custom liners from the shoes: to return them for a refund.

    I found a quarter size object sewn into the right heel inside the shoe. This was very hard to see, but was protruding about 1/16 inch, from the inside heel area of the right shoe.

    After returning the shoes, I found other defective Merrell Ventilators, with the same quality control problem. (a quarter size object sewn into the right heel inside the shoe)

    I contacted Merrell support, and ask is there anything that can be done to send me a pair of non-defective Merrell Ventilators?

    This problem has caused me weeks of pain and suffering in my right foot.

    I have been a Merrell customer for a long time. And I would like to continue buying Merrell Shoes.

    I tried normal Merrell, customer support. They did not help with the problem. I asked customer support for a pair of non-defective Merrell ventilators. They said they could not provide me with another pair of shoes guaranteed non-defective.

    If Merrell does not improve their Quality control they will lose many more customers.

    Model
    merrell ventilator
    Bought from
    dicks sporting goods
    Bought
    Jun 1, 2013, about then
    Where
    toms river, New Jersey: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 54, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand merrell, made or sold by WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received

CPSC’s disclaimer

Disclaimer: CPSC does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the contents of the Publicly Available Consumer Product Safety Information Database on SaferProducts.gov, particularly with respect to information submitted by people outside of CPSC.

Source:

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Sources

Sources

  • U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, SaferProducts.gov public database export.

    Released Oct 25, 2026 and checked Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.

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