CPSC2017-08-24
Dr. Martens Vegan Boots Recalled by Airwair Due to Chemical Exposure Hazard
Airwair, of Portland, Ore.
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.
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.
Affected count
About 30,000 (in addition, about 900 in Canada)
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
Vietnam
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Dr. Martens Vegan boots
Consumer 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.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Dr-Martens-Vegan-Boots-Recalled-by-AirwairDon't want to check this manually?
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