Clarks Americas Recalls Women's Navy Blue Canvas Shoes Due to Chemical Hazard
Recalled 2022-11-03. Chemical exposure hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.
About 113,000Units
2022-11-03Recall date
None reportedInjuries
The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.
- What was recalled
- This recall involves several versions of Clarks women's shoes sold under the "Breeze" style name, as reflected below. The shoes were sold in the Spring/Summer 2022 season and were sold in women's sizes 5 to 12 and feature blue uppers and white soles. The shoes include a label on the inside of the upper that includes the size, month and year of manufacture, and article number. Shoes included in the recall are listed below: Women's Shoe Style Color Article Number Breeze Ave Dark Navy 26165269 Breeze Shore Navy 26164910 Breeze Step Dark Navy 26166718 Breeze Step Navy 26166904 Breeze Step Navy/White 26165290
- The hazard
- Prolonged and direct contact with the shoes' upper material can expose the wearer to the chemicals benzidine and/or dimethoxybenzidine, which are toxic and can cause adverse health effects.
- Injuries
- None reported
- The remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop wearing the shoes and visit https//www.clarkusa.com for instructions on how to receive a full refund. Consumers will need to upload a photo of their shoes in order to determine if they are included in this recall. If included in the recall, Clarks will send consumers free shipping materials and a pre-paid shipping label to send back the shoes. Consumers may also return their shoes to the place where purchased.
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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