Dr. Martens Vegan Boots Recalled by Airwair Due to Chemical Exposure Hazard
Recalled 2017-08-24. Other hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.
About 30,000Units
2017-08-24Recall date
None reportedInjuries
The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.
- What was recalled
- 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.
- The hazard
- Prolonged and direct contact with the boot tongue lining can expose the wearer to the chemical benzidine.
- Injuries
- None reported
- The remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled boots and contact Dr. Martens for a full refund or free replacement product.
The details
What a recall entitles you to
A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you
nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.
Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.
The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.
Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.
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