CPSC recall · Reported November 3, 2022
Clarks Americas Recalls Women's Navy Blue Canvas Shoes Due to Chemical 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 healt…
The CPSC recalled This recall involves several versions of Clarks women's shoes sold under the "Breeze" sty….
Clarks Americas Recalls Women's Navy Blue Canvas Shoes Due to Chemical Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in November 3, 2022. Reason: Prolonged and direct contact with the shoes' upper material can expose the wearer to the chemicals benzidine …. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop wearing the shoes and visit https//www.clarkusa.com for…. Verify recall #23036 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-Prolonged and direct contact with the shoes' upper material can expose the wearer to the chemicals benzidine ….
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- November 3, 2022
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #23036 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.
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Product description
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
Reason for recall
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.
Remedy, what to do
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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 23036 |
| Date reported | November 3, 2022 |
| Date initiated | November 3, 2022 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 113,000 (In addition, about 10,000 were sold 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 wearing the shoes and visit https//www.clarkusa.com for instructions on how to receive a full r…
- Check the recall number (23036) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
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- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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