CPSC recall 17211
Dr. Martens Vegan boots
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2017-08-24
On 2017-08-24 the CPSC announced a recall of Dr. Martens Vegan boots by Airwair, citing prolonged and direct contact with the boot tongue lining can expose the wearer to the chemical benzidine.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 17211 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2017-08-24 |
| Published | 2017-08-24 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Airwair |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Dr. Martens Vegan boots | 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.
Reason
Prolonged and direct contact with the boot tongue lining can expose the wearer to the chemical benzidine.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Dr-Martens-Vegan-Boots-Recalled-by-Airwair
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