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Dr. Martens Vegan Boots Recalled by Airwair Due to Chemical Exposure Hazard

U.S. CPSCChemicalSold on AmazonAug 24, 2017
Dr. Martens Vegan 1460 boots in cherry red
Dr. Martens Vegan 1460 boots in cherry red
Labels on Dr. Martens Vegan 1460 boots sold in cherry red
Labels on Dr. Martens Vegan 1460 boots sold in cherry red

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

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.

Refund, Replace

Incidents & injuries

None reported

Product 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.

Sold on

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.

Contact the company

Dr. Martens at 800-460-3930 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at [email protected], or online at www.drmartens.com and click on "Product Recall" for more information.

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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