Dr. Martens Vegan Boots Recalled by Airwair Due to Chemical Exposure Hazard
Source: CPSC Recall #17211
Recall Date
2017-08-24
Manufacturer
Airwair, of Portland, Ore.
Units Affected
About 30,000 (in addition, about 900 in Canada)
Products Involved
Dr. Martens Vegan boots
Hazard
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 full refund or free replacement product.
Reported Injuries
None reported
Sold At
Dr. Martens, Journeys and independent stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, DrMartens.com, Shoebuy.com and other websites from January 2015 through July 2017 for about $125.
Manufactured In
Vietnam
Full Recall 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.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28