Dr Martens 1460 Vegan Boots
Published 23 August 2017
Product
1460 Vegan Boot - Cherry red colour with gold heel loop
Why it was recalled
The dye used to colour the fabric in the tongue lining of the boot contains traces of the chemical benzidine.
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.
Source: Product Safety Australia. RecallMatch AU provides a screening summary and is independent of the ACCC.