CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
Prolonged and direct contact with the boot tongue lining can expose the wearer to the chemical benzidine.
In Conjunction with
http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2017/64290r-eng.php
In Conjunction with
http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2017/64290r-eng.php
Dr. Martens Vegan Boots Recalled by Airwair Due to Chemical Exposure Hazard
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.
Required Consumer Action
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled boots and contact Dr. Martens for a full refund or free replacement product.
Contact Information
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.
Recall Details
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.
Injuries
None reported
Remedy
Replace
Recall Number
17211
Product Information
Product Name
Dr. Martens Vegan boots
Number of Units
About 30,000 (in addition, about 900 in Canada)
Imported By
Airwair, of Portland, Ore.
Manufactured In
Vietnam