Dr. Martens Vegan Boots Recalled by Airwair Due to Chemical Exposure Hazard

Prolonged and direct contact with the boot tongue lining can expose the wearer to the chemical benzidine.

Recall #: 17211
Affected scope: About 30,000 (in addition, about 900 in Canada)

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

The CPSC recalled This recall involves Dr. Martens unisex Vegan 1460 eight eye boots sold in cherry red wit….

Dr. Martens Vegan Boots Recalled by Airwair Due to Chemical Exposure Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in August 24, 2017. Reason: 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 …. Verify recall #17211 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-Prolonged and direct contact with the boot tongue lining can expose the wearer to the chemical benzidine..

None
agency class: August 24, 2017
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #17211 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

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 for recall

Prolonged and direct contact with the boot tongue lining can expose the wearer to the chemical benzidine.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled boots and contact Dr. Martens for a full refund or free replacement product.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	17211
Date reported	August 24, 2017
Date initiated	August 24, 2017
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 30,000 (in addition, about 900 in Canada)
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled boots and contact Dr. Martens for a full refund or free replacement product.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

Prolonged and direct contact with the boot tongue lining can expose the wearer to the chemical benzidine.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled boots and contact Dr. Martens for a full refund or free replacement product.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on August 24, 2017. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 17211.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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