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Dr. Martens Recalls: 1 CPSC Recall Since 2010
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced 1 recall involving Dr. Martens products since 2010, the most recent on August 24, 2017. Each recall below shows what was recalled, the hazard, the model numbers and what to do. Always check the official notice: a recall can cover only some models, colours or production dates.
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Dr. Martens Vegan Boots Recalled by Airwair Due to Chemical Exposure Hazard
Hazard: Prolonged and direct contact with the boot tongue lining can expose the wearer to the chemical benzidine.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled boots and contact Dr. Martens for a full refund or free replacement product.
· Official CPSC notice (opens in a new tab)
Product recall · August 24, 2017
Dr. Martens Vegan Boots Recalled by Airwair Due to Chemical Exposure Hazard
- Recall number
- 17211
- Units
- About 30,000 (in addition, about 900 in Canada)
- Hazard
- Prolonged and direct contact with the boot tongue lining can expose the wearer to the chemical benzidine.
- What was recalled
- This recall involves Dr. Martens unisex Vegan 1460 eight eye boots sold in cherry red with black shoelaces in all sizes. The boots have a chunky sole and a golden heel pull tab with "AirWair" printed on it. "Made in Vietnam" and product code 14585 are printed on the tongue label with the batch code starting with "GV" and ending in Q, R or S.
- Remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled boots and contact Dr. Martens for a full refund or free replacement product.
- Sold at
- Dr. Martens, Journeys and independent stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, DrMartens.com, Shoebuy.com and other websites from January 2015 through July 2017 for about $125.
- Company
- Airwair, of Portland, Ore.
- Contact
- Dr. Martens at 800-460-3930 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at dmservice@drmartens.com, or online at www.drmartens.com and click on "Product Recall" for more information.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recalls database, updated weekly. Recalls are matched to brands by the company and product names in each notice; if you think a recall is listed here by mistake, please tell us.