Dr Martens 1460 Vegan Boots

Official notice

23 Aug 2017

Last checked

23 Aug 2017

Risk not stated by sourceACCC

An official ACCC notice concerns Dr Martens 1460 Vegan Boots. Expert authorities classify benzidine as a carcinogen and recommend that exposure be limited. Prolonged and direct contact with the boot lining could expose the wearer to the chemical. Published 2017-08-23.

What to do now

Consumers should immediately stop using the boots. Consumers should call Accent Group on 1800 655 154 or email AccentCustomerService@accentgr.com.au to arrange a postage paid satchel to be sent to their address for the return of the boots. Consumers will receive a full refund.

Recall number

0c7cb167-23a0-4e36-a199-a39e87f3b0cc

Official notice

2017-08-23

The hazard

Expert authorities classify benzidine as a carcinogen and recommend that exposure be limited. Prolonged and direct contact with the boot lining could expose the wearer to the chemical.

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Affected products

Product 1

1460 Vegan Boot - Cherry red colour with gold heel loop

Risk / hazard

Expert authorities classify benzidine as a carcinogen and recommend that exposure be limited. Prolonged and direct contact with the boot lining could expose the wearer to the chemical.

Where it was sold

The source does not list specific retailers. See the official notice for where affected products were sold.

Location 1

AU · Australia

Affected area 1

AU · Australia

Source & status

Source

Tier

beta

Category

HOME

Classification

Clothing (daywear)

App estimate

unspecified

Recall details

Recall number

0c7cb167-23a0-4e36-a199-a39e87f3b0cc

Classification

Clothing (daywear)

Source tier

beta

Documents, notices & source

See the official notice and source documents for full details.

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