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Dr. Martens Cherry Red Vegan 1460 Boot
Official notice
18 Sept 2017
Last checked
18 Sept 2017
An official Product Safety NZ notice concerns Dr. Martens Cherry Red Vegan 1460 Boot. The dye used to colour the fabric in the tongue lining of the boot contains traces of the chemical benzidine. 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 2017-09-18.
What to do now
Stop using your boots and contact Accent Group to arrange a postage paid satchel to be sent to your address for the return of the boots and a refund.
Official notice
2017-09-18
The hazard
The hazard
The dye used to colour the fabric in the tongue lining of the boot contains traces of the chemical benzidine. 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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Company & contacts
Company & contacts
Brand: Dr Martens Cherry Red Vegan 1460 Boot. Contact: AirWair International Limited - Accent Group www.drmartens.com/us. Phone 0800 277 417.
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