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Dr. Martens Vegan Boots
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
Prolonged and direct contact with the boot tongue lining can expose the wearer to the chemical benzidine.
The Recall Registry rates this worth checking — we found nothing in the notice describing a specific injury. A recall covers only the versions, UPCs or date codes it names, so check those against yours.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled boots and contact Dr. Martens for a full refund or free replacement product.
Who to 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.
The product
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 30,000 (in addition, about 900 in Canada)
- Recall date
- August 24, 2017
- Brand
- Airwair, of Portland, Ore.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
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.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Dr. Martens Vegan Boots Recalled by Airwair Due to Chemical Exposure Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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