Dr. Martens Vegan boots
CPSC Recall #17-211 — August 24, 2017
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