Dr. Martens Vegan boots

CPSC Recall #17-211 — August 24, 2017

Recall #17-211 Date: August 24, 2017 Remedy: Refund, Replace

Product

Dr. Martens Vegan boots

Description

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.

Hazard

Prolonged and direct contact with the boot tongue lining can expose the wearer to the chemical benzidine.  

Incidents / Injuries

None reported

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled boots and contact Dr. Martens for a full refund or free replacement product.

Units Affected

About 30,000 (in addition, about 900 in Canada)

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.

Importer

Airwair, of Portland, Ore.

Manufactured In

Vietnam